Westbury Lane, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 8PS
10 simple reasons to choose Portfields Primary School
State primary school (foundation school) in Newport Pagnell.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Very large school with an average of four classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Portfields Primary School
Schoolsmith Score®; 68.
One of the best state primary schools in Newport Pagnell and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 26.1 pupils per class and 22.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Attainment in Year 6 SATS exams at around the national average over the last 4 years.
Core subjects are taught separately, but foundation subjects, such as geography and history, are taught as half-termly topics (Cornerstones) with cross-curricular links to other subjects where appropriate. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils.
School provides care facilities for children outside school hours.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There may be an occasional extra-curricular academic or hobby club.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2013.
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