Portway Infant School vs Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portway Infant School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
168 students
Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School
Derby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Portway Infant School Derby, East Midlands | Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #647 of 1,516 | #248 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8096 of 15,697 | #3599 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 168 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 20.8% | 4.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Derby | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.portwayi.derby.sch.uk | www.walterevans.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.7 vs 49.6).
- •Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 168.
- •Portway Infant School is a local authority school while Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Portway Infant School better than Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (71.7 vs 49.6 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 Portway Infant School and Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Derby and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portway Infant School: 168. Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portway Infant School and Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Portway Infant School is 647th of 1,516 and Walter Evans Church of England Aided Primary School is 248th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).