Portway Infant School
URN: 112740 • Derby DE22 2HE
Overview
- Name
- Portway Infant School
- URN
- 112740
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa McSherry (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332550702
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Woodlands Road, Derby DE22 2HE
Summary
Portway Infant School is a mixed community primary school located in Derby, accommodating 173 pupils with a capacity of 180. The school promotes a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to express their opinions and make informed choices. The ethos focuses on mutual respect, individual liberty, and the importance of laws, aligning with the fundamental British values as outlined by the Department for Education.
The curriculum at Portway Infant School is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets educational standards while promoting cultural diversity and respect for different beliefs. The school actively engages students in discussions about democracy and responsibility through initiatives like the school council and Eco Rangers, fostering a sense of community and environmental stewardship.
Additionally, Portway Infant School supports the emotional and mental well-being of its pupils, with dedicated programs and policies in place. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through newsletters and updates. For those interested in enrolling their child for Reception in September 2026, open days are scheduled for October, November, and December 2025.
The curriculum at Portway Infant School is regularly reviewed to ensure it meets educational standards while promoting cultural diversity and respect for different beliefs. The school actively engages students in discussions about democracy and responsibility through initiatives like the school council and Eco Rangers, fostering a sense of community and environmental stewardship.
Additionally, Portway Infant School supports the emotional and mental well-being of its pupils, with dedicated programs and policies in place. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through newsletters and updates. For those interested in enrolling their child for Reception in September 2026, open days are scheduled for October, November, and December 2025.
Useful links
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND and Inclusion (sen)
- Eco news and events (calendar)
- Newsletter 30th September 2025 (download)
- Important Dates for your Diary (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Website Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Griffe Field Primary School (78.6)
- Lawn Primary School (77.6)
- Griffe Field Primary School (77.4)
- Homefields Primary School (77.3)
- Lawn Primary School (77.0)
Key details
- LA
- Derby
- Age range
- 5 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 173
- Boys
- 91
- Girls
- 82
- FSM %
- 14.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 173 | 91 | 82 | 180 | 14.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 166 | 87 | 79 | 180 | 10.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 213 | 108 | 105 | 270 | 11.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 213 | 108 | 105 | 270 | 11.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 110 | 116 | 270 | 11.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 236 | 117 | 119 | 270 | 9.30 |
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