Portway Primary School
#685 of 1,720 primary schools in London
#4034 of 15,697 nationally
About Portway Primary School
Portway Primary School is a academy primary located in London, in the Newham local authority of London, England. It caters for Ages 1–11. In 2025 it enrolled 513 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 69.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 685th of 1,720 ranked primary schools in London. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (21th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 513; capacity filled 61.1%.
There are 1547 schools in London; Portway Primary School ranks 475th of 1339 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)76%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)17%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)37.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Portway Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 513
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 37.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 61.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 76%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 17%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Portway Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Curwen Primary School
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810 students · 488 m away
Selwyn Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
448 students · 498 m away
West Ham Church Primary School
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273 students · 598 m away
Ranelagh Primary School
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263 students · 663 m away
Lister Community School
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1,470 students · 678 m away
St Bonaventure's RC School
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1,352 students · 725 m away
Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery
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Plaistow Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students · 814 m away
Southern Road Primary School
Plaistow · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
605 students · 878 m away
Stratford School Academy
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,477 students · 881 m away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in London with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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514 students
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510 students
Lime Academy Larkswood
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510 students
Pickhurst Academy
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Frequently asked questions
Is Portway Primary School a good school?
Portway Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 69.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #685 of 1,720 in London. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Portway Primary School rank in London?
Portway Primary School ranks #685 of 1,720 primary schools in London and #4034 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Portway Primary School?
Portway Primary School had 513 students in 2025.
Is Portway Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Portway Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 1–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Portway Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Portway Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.