The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 1–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 547
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newham
- Trust
- NEWHAM COMMUNITY LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Scott Chudley (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Stratford Road, Plaistow, London, E13 0JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Helen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Eastlea Community School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Kaizen Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ravenscroft Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Star Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Rokeby School
Secondary · 1.7km away
The Cumberland School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Cumberland Community School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Portway Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Portway Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Portway Primary School?
Portway Primary School currently has 547 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Portway Primary School take?
Portway Primary School caters for pupils aged 1 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Portway Primary School?
Portway Primary School is in London, E13 0JW, in the Newham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Portway Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Portway Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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