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Portway Infant School
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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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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 5-7 3-11 4-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
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Proficient Math - 108 102
Proficient Read - 109 105
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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

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