Portway Junior School
Upper Drove, Andover, SP10 3NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Portway Junior School is a primary school in Andover for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 4th of 22 primary schools in Andover. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 October 2024, report published 18 November 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
Pupils achieve well, as the school continues to raise expectations of what pupils should know and understand. Pupils take pride in their learning. They enjoy taking on responsibilities within the school, such as being a house captain. Pupils' voice is heard in and makes a difference to school life. The school recognises and celebrates pupils' achievements through weekly assemblies and certificates. This strengthens the positive and supportive culture within the school. The 'Portway Code' sets clear expectations for pupils' behaviour. This helps them to make the right choices in class and around the school. Classrooms are settled and focused. Rare instances of bullying are dealt with effectively. This helps pupils to feel confident in talking to staff about any concerns. Pupils appreciate the opportunities that the school provides for learning beyond the classroom. Raft-building, survival skills and BMX riding help to develop their confidence. Residential trips help to foster pupils' teamwork. Visitors help pupils to learn about unusual themes like the geography of chocolate. As well as providing enjoyable and memorable experiences, these opportunities help pupils to think about different perspectives. In turn, this helps with ideas for their writing and learning across the curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
95 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
376 pupils on roll, with places for 384
Schools near Portway Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portway Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Balksbury Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Balksbury Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Anton Junior School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Vicky Windross
- Phone
- 01264352060
- Address
- Upper Drove, Andover, SP10 3NA
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 115853
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.