The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 384
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Vicky Windross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Upper Drove, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3NA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPortway Infant School
Primary · Very close
John Hanson Community School
Secondary · 727m away
Harrow Way Community School
Secondary · 799m away
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Primary · 801m away
Balksbury Infant School
Primary · 931m away
Balksbury Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rookwood School
Independent · 1.2km away
Anton Junior School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Portway Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Portway Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portway Junior School?
Portway Junior School currently has 384 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portway Junior School take?
Portway Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portway Junior School?
Portway Junior School is in Andover, SP10 3NA, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portway Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Portway Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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