Allestree Woodlands School vs Portway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 500 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allestree Woodlands School
Derby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,373 students
Portway Junior School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
297 students
| Measure | Allestree Woodlands School Derby, East Midlands | Portway Junior School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #147 of 329 | #725 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1797 of 4,090 | #8842 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,373 | 297 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,373 | 297 |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 82.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.94 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.woodlands.ttct.co.uk | www.portwayj.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Allestree Woodlands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 46.2).
- •Allestree Woodlands School is the larger school with 1,373 students compared with 297.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Allestree Woodlands School better than Portway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Allestree Woodlands School ranks higher (53.6 vs 46.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Allestree Woodlands School and Portway Junior School?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Allestree Woodlands School: 1,373. Portway Junior School: 297. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Allestree Woodlands School and Portway Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Allestree Woodlands School is 147th of 329 and Portway Junior School is 725th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).