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Portway Infant School
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Portway Infant School
- Primary
- Derby DE22 2HE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Effectiveness of the early years | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Children make a good start, with above-average development in early years, particularly in phonics screening.
Success of the Curriculum: Proportion of pupils achieving expected standards in core subjects is above national average and continues to improve.
Areas Needing Improvement: Too few pupils achieve greater depth in reading and mathematics by Year 2.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Standards in reading and mathematics are above national averages.
Support for Falling Behind: Effective individual support for disadvantaged pupils improves their attainment to match national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show excellent attitudes, are thoughtful, kind, and feel safe.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional funding effectively allocated; activities and interventions are well-focused on individual needs.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are secure and staff are well-trained in reporting and managing concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Records are organized; weekly meetings ensure staff stay updated on pupil welfare.
Parent Feedback: Parents’ views considered through surveys and school records.
Parental Involvement: Staff work closely with parents to ensure regular attendance and engagement in pupil progress.
Teacher Engagement: Staff contribute to strategic direction; subject leaders regularly review teaching quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular checks on teaching quality with clear records and focus on strengths and areas for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: New approach to setting targets has raised expectations but full impact not yet seen.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Challenge level for most able pupils is inconsistent; needs improvement.
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Portway Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Derbyshire, East Midlands.
It has 166 students from age 5-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
D-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 5-7 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.2 | - | 25.3 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Portway Infant School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1