Portway Junior School
Andover, SP10 3NA · Hampshire · primary school
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141st of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.0/10 against 4,058 of them, against 5.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Portway Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rock Steady, Magic Club, MJ Movement Dance Club, or Southern Karate, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 376 pupils against a stated capacity of 384. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical afternoon look like for a child joining the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Portway Junior School
Overview
Portway Junior School provides a high-quality education where pupils achieve well and take pride in their learning. The report highlights a "positive and supportive culture" driven by clear behavioural expectations and an "aspirational and well-designed" curriculum that is accessible to all, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "challenging and accessible," with teachers demonstrating a "strong understanding" of required knowledge and skills.
- There is a "strong emphasis on reading," with staff skilled at identifying and supporting weaker readers effectively.
- Attendance work is "highly effective," leading to sustained reductions in persistent absence, particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Pupils benefit from rich learning experiences beyond the classroom, such as residential trips and outdoor activities, which foster confidence and teamwork.
- The school promotes mental health, wellbeing, and cultural awareness, helping pupils to be "tolerant and welcoming of others."
Areas to improve
- Some teachers are not systematic enough in checking pupil understanding, meaning errors or misconceptions are not always addressed.
- In some subjects, tasks do not enable pupils to connect new learning with prior knowledge, hindering long-term understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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