Portway Junior School
URN: 146879 • Derby DE22 2GL
Overview
- Name
- Portway Junior School
- URN
- 146879
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Emma Wilkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01332550113
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Robincroft Road, Derby DE22 2GL
Summary
Portway Junior School, located in Derby, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 320 pupils, operating under the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. The school emphasizes a vision of "Creating life-long learners," fostering a supportive and engaging environment where children can thrive academically and socially. The close partnership with Portway Infant School ensures a smooth transition for students moving from infant to junior education.
The curriculum at Portway is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to inspire and engage all learners, regardless of their abilities. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff, who focus on creating memorable learning experiences. Additionally, the school features a Forest School area, where trained practitioners deliver tailored sessions that promote outdoor learning and personal development.
Portway Junior School values the importance of community and parental involvement, encouraging open communication between home and school. The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, with a safeguarding and well-being officer in place to support their physical and mental health throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Portway is designed to be broad and balanced, aiming to inspire and engage all learners, regardless of their abilities. The school prides itself on its dedicated staff, who focus on creating memorable learning experiences. Additionally, the school features a Forest School area, where trained practitioners deliver tailored sessions that promote outdoor learning and personal development.
Portway Junior School values the importance of community and parental involvement, encouraging open communication between home and school. The school also prioritizes the well-being of its students, with a safeguarding and well-being officer in place to support their physical and mental health throughout their educational journey.
Useful links
- Our Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Late/Absence Procedures (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- News and Events (calendar)
- Summer 1 round up: highlights so far (download)
- January round up (download)
- Spring round up (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (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
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ODYSSEY COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 320
- Boys
- 160
- Girls
- 160
- FSM %
- 19.40
- Open date
- 2019-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-07-04
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 320 | 160 | 160 | 360 | 19.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 348 | 176 | 172 | 360 | 14.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 339 | 159 | 180 | 360 | 12.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 339 | 159 | 180 | 360 | 12.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 362 | 175 | 187 | 360 | 11.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 363 | 176 | 187 | 360 | 9.10 |
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