Schools in Portishead, South West (2025)
4 schools · 1,382 students · 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 370.
Portishead, in South West, has 4 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,382 students. By level there is 4 primary; by sector 4 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Portishead's schools is 370, above the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
4 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is High Down Infant School (95.9, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (86.0, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and St Peter's Church of England Primary School (77.3, top 25% of primary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are St Peter's Church of England Primary School (601 students), Portishead Primary School (370 students), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (213 students).
Ranked schools in Portishead
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 196High Down Infant SchoolPortishead · Academy Primary– · 198 students
- 286St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPortishead · Academy Primary– · 213 students
- 377St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPortishead · Academy Primary79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 601 students
- 467Portishead Primary SchoolPortishead · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 370 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | High Down Infant School Portishead · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 95.9 Top 5% | – | 198 |
| 2 | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portishead · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 86.0 Top 10% | – | 213 |
| 3 | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Portishead · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 77.3 Top 25% | 79% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 601 |
| 4 | Portishead Primary School Portishead · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 67.4 Top 50% | 68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 370 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Portishead side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Portishead?
High Down Infant School is the highest-ranked school in Portishead with a Success Index (England) of 95.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Portishead?
Portishead has 4 schools (4 primary) educating 1,382 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Portishead?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Portishead is 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.