Portsmouth academies & free schools league table 2025
State-funded schools run by academy trusts. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 39 schools in Portsmouth, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 180Solent Infant SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary– · 269 students
- 277Court Lane Infant AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary– · 346 students
- 369King's Academy College Park (Infant)Portsmouth · Academy Primary– · 304 students
- 459Moorings Way Infant SchoolSouthsea · Academy Primary– · 116 students
- 559UTC PortsmouthPortsmouth · Academy Secondary48.3 Attainment 8 · 491 students
- 654Ark Ayrton Primary AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 495 students
- 752Solent Junior SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 359 students
- 849Highbury Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 391 students
- 946Priory SchoolSouthsea · Academy Secondary44.7 Attainment 8 · 1,278 students
- 1045Westover Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 226 students
- 1141King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)Portsmouth · Academy Primary– · 231 students
- 1239Corpus Christi Catholic Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 312 students
- 1338Meon Junior SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 336 students
- 1437Langstone Primary AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 620 students
- 1537Trafalgar SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Secondary43.5 Attainment 8 · 1,031 students
- 1635Admiral Lord Nelson SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Secondary40.4 Attainment 8 · 1,245 students
- 1734Stamshaw Infant AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary– · 262 students
- 1834Gatcombe Park Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 203 students
- 1934Springfield SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Secondary39.8 Attainment 8 · 1,133 students
- 2033The Victory Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 365 students
- 2133Court Lane Junior AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 474 students
- 2233Ark Dickens Primary AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 446 students
- 2332King's Academy College Park (Junior)Portsmouth · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 434 students
- 2431Mayfield SchoolPortsmouth · Academy All-through35.5% Free school meals · 1,354 students
- 2527Milton Park Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 382 students
- 2626Meon Infant SchoolSouthsea · Academy Primary– · 133 students
- 2724Cottage Grove Primary School and NurserySouthsea · Academy Primary53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 462 students
- 2823Penbridge Infant SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary– · 207 students
- 2922Ark Charter AcademySouthsea · Academy Secondary38.9 Attainment 8 · 883 students
- 3020Penbridge Junior SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 416 students
- 3119King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)Portsmouth · Academy Primary48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 352 students
- 3218Miltoncross AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Secondary36.3 Attainment 8 · 983 students
- 3317New Horizons Primary SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 509 students
- 3415Castle View AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Secondary35.6 Attainment 8 · 757 students
- 3513Stamshaw Junior SchoolPortsmouth · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 289 students
- 3612The Portsmouth AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Secondary33.5 Attainment 8 · 1,203 students
- 378Beacon View Primary AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 233 students
- 386Arundel Court Primary Academy and NurseryPortsmouth · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 668 students
- 394The Flying Bull AcademyPortsmouth · Academy Primary17% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 415 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solent Infant School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 79.8 Top 25% | – | 269 |
| 2 | Court Lane Infant Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 77.0 Top 25% | – | 346 |
| 3 | King's Academy College Park (Infant) Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 69.1 Top 50% | – | 304 |
| 4 | Moorings Way Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 59.2 Top 50% | – | 116 |
| 5 | UTC Portsmouth Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Academy | 58.5 Top 50% | 48.3 Attainment 8 | 491 |
| 6 | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 53.9 Top 50% | 78% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 495 |
| 7 | Solent Junior School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 52.3 Top 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 359 |
| 8 | Highbury Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 0–11 | Academy | 49.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 391 |
| 9 | Priory School Southsea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 45.7 Lower 50% | 44.7 Attainment 8 | 1,278 |
| 10 | Westover Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 45.1 Lower 50% | 66% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 226 |
| 11 | King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 41.3 Lower 50% | – | 231 |
| 12 | Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 39.2 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 312 |
| 13 | Meon Junior School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 38.4 Lower 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 336 |
| 14 | Langstone Primary Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 36.8 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 620 |
| 15 | Trafalgar School Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 36.5 Lower 50% | 43.5 Attainment 8 | 1,031 |
| 16 | Admiral Lord Nelson School Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 35.1 Lower 50% | 40.4 Attainment 8 | 1,245 |
| 17 | Stamshaw Infant Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 34.4 Lower 50% | – | 262 |
| 18 | Gatcombe Park Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 203 |
| 19 | Springfield School Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 33.8 Lower 50% | 39.8 Attainment 8 | 1,133 |
| 20 | The Victory Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 33.3 Lower 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 365 |
| 21 | Court Lane Junior Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.6 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 474 |
| 22 | Ark Dickens Primary Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.5 Lower 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 446 |
| 23 | King's Academy College Park (Junior) Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 32.3 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 434 |
| 24 | Mayfield School Portsmouth · All-through · Ages 4–16 | Academy | 31.3 Lower 50% | 35.5% Free school meals | 1,354 |
| 25 | Milton Park Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 26.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 382 |
| 26 | Meon Infant School Southsea · Primary · Ages 4–7 | Academy | 26.1 Lower 50% | – | 133 |
| 27 | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Southsea · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 23.9 Lower 50% | 53% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 462 |
| 28 | Penbridge Infant School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 2–7 | Academy | 23.4 Lower 50% | – | 207 |
| 29 | Ark Charter Academy Southsea · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 21.6 Lower 50% | 38.9 Attainment 8 | 883 |
| 30 | Penbridge Junior School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 20.3 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 416 |
| 31 | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 19.4 Lower 50% | 48% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 352 |
| 32 | Miltoncross Academy Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 17.7 Lower 50% | 36.3 Attainment 8 | 983 |
| 33 | New Horizons Primary School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 16.6 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 509 |
| 34 | Castle View Academy Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 15.1 Lower 50% | 35.6 Attainment 8 | 757 |
| 35 | Stamshaw Junior School Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 12.5 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 289 |
| 36 | The Portsmouth Academy Portsmouth · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 11.6 Lower 50% | 33.5 Attainment 8 | 1,203 |
| 37 | Beacon View Primary Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 8.3 Lower 50% | 41% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 233 |
| 38 | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 5.9 Lower 50% | 35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 668 |
| 39 | The Flying Bull Academy Portsmouth · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 4.2 Lower 50% | 17% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
Solent Infant School in Portsmouth leads the 2025 list of academies & free schools in Portsmouth with a Success Index (England) of 79.8. Of the 39 schools shown, 39 are academy.
For the full picture see the wider South East academies & free schools league table, every school on the Portsmouth page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best academies school in Portsmouth?
Solent Infant School in Portsmouth, South East ranks first among academies & free schools in Portsmouth with a Success Index (England) of 79.8 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 269).
How are academies & free schools in Portsmouth ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.