Is Portfields Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 20 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Portfields Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 69% of pupils at Portfields Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Portfields Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Portfields Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Portfields Primary School

Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8PS

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

735

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 20 April 2023.

Continues from Portfields Primary School (URN 131718) since 1 September 2026. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 69.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 85.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 101

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 587
Capacity: 735 (0% full)
SEND: 11.8%
FSM Eligible: 13.8%
EAL: 7.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 8.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 29.4
Budget per Pupil: £6,429/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 68.5%
White Other: 8.3%
Asian Indian: 3.4%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Black African: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.6%
Black Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.9%

68.5%

White British

8.3%

White Other

3.4%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01908616060

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Westbury Lane

Newport Pagnell, South East

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Administrative

URN: 152573
UKPRN: 10101181
Establishment No.: 2002
Trust: INSPIRING FUTURES THROUGH LEARNING

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