Porchester Junior School, Nottingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Porchester Junior School excels at supporting every child to succeed, with teachers who really know their pupils and adapt lessons to meet individual needs. The school creates a warm, welcoming community where pupils feel safe and happy, with clear routines and strong behaviour expectations that help children settle and thrive. By Year 6, pupils are very well prepared for secondary school with secure knowledge, good reading habits, and the emotional skills to manage themselves independently.
Key Strengths
- Leaders invest purposefully in developing staff expertise to identify learning gaps quickly and support pupils effectively
- Clear, systematic teaching of reading, writing and mathematics helps pupils build secure foundations across all subjects
- Strong focus on attendance with personalised support for pupils who struggle, leading to continued improvement
- Expectations of conduct are taught clearly, creating a calm, respectful environment where pupils show impeccable manners
- Inclusive approach ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs, access the same rich curriculum without lowering expectations
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met, with leaders and governors fulfilling their responsibilities and establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility - as a result, pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Wide range of clubs, leadership roles, library access for reading enjoyment
Porchester Junior School is a strong school where leaders are relentless in removing barriers to learning and ensuring all pupils can succeed. The school creates a calm, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and well-prepared for their next steps in education.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 83% to 78%. Maths has improved from 80% to 84%. Writing has remained stable at around 80%.
Class Sizes
29.2
Avg class size
29.2
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
178 pupils
180 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Nottingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Nottingham
Admissions Demand - Nottinghamshire
Places available
10,563
Applications
7,998
Got 1st preference
95.8%
Got preferred school
99.4%
Primary admissions across Nottinghamshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.13188%
Overall absence
11.41304%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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