About Portway Junior School

Our mission statement “Learning Together, Achieving Forever” reflects our understanding and beliefs. We aim to ensure that the children at our school are provided with high quality learning experiences based on a broad and balanced curriculum. It promotes the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils at the school. This leads to a consistently high level of pupil achievement, preparing pupils for the challenges, opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life. 

Portway Junior School is a busy school and is characterised by the strong partnerships that exist between the pupils, staff, parents and governors. There are currently 361 pupils on roll at the school who enjoy the friendly and happy atmosphere, grow to their full potential and become responsible and caring members of the community.

We recognise that through the hard work and commitment of all those in school we have been able to build and maintain our high standards. We are fortunate to have staff that are talented, extremely hard working and who are dedicated to ensuring that the pupils at our school achieve their potential and are inspired to become lifelong learners.

Portway pupils are encouraged to take on responsibility from an early age and in many different areas of school life. Pupils from all years are elected to the School Council and the Eco Council, and through these groups have a significant impact on, not only the life of the school, but also in raising money for local, national and international charities and events.

Pupils also forge links with many other associations in Andover and participate fully in activities with Stannah Stairlifts Ltd, the Andover Food Fayre, Andover Football club and Harrow Way school, to name just a few.

Most recently the pupils and staff are forging links with Portway Primary School in Plaistow, London and are looking forward to participating in some exciting projects celebrating the similarities and differences between the two schools.

What parents say about our school:

“My child has been given so many opportunities to extend learning. The care he has received has prepared him well for the future.”

“We were particularly pleased with the warm welcome to all, the approachable staff throughout the school, the smooth and easy transition!” 

“We were particularly pleased with the warm welcome to all, the approachable staff throughout the school, the smooth and easy transition!” 

“We were particularly pleased with the office staff who go out of their way to help, and the overall running of the school.”

“The school is very organised and has well thought out planned events; which is beneficial for working parents.”

What children say about our school:

“In Portway School we respect and care for each other even though we are all different. Adults respect our views.”

“In school it feels like you are at home. Portway feels friendly and safe; this helps you learn a lot!”

“I think CAPS is a great idea because I like being with children in other year groups. It’s a good way to get to know other people. It’s a good way to settle into Portway.”

“Mr Deery always tells you he’s proud of you and then I can’t help but smile!”

“They (Playleaders) helped us when we had just started in Year 3. We had someone to play with. They helped us find friends.”