Cheam Common Junior Academy vs Portway Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in London, England, 25 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheam Common Junior Academy
Worcester Park · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
512 students
Portway Primary School
London · Academy primary · Ages 1–11
513 students
| Measure | Cheam Common Junior Academy Worcester Park, London | Portway Primary School London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #35 of 1,720 | #685 of 1,720 |
| National rank | #256 of 15,697 | #4034 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 1–11 |
| Students | 512 | 513 |
| Pupils on roll | 512 | 513 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 155.2% | 61.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 36% | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Worcester Park | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cheamcommon.org.uk | portway.ncltrust.net |
The verdict
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.8 vs 69.3).
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 76%).
- •Cheam Common Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (36% vs 17%).
- •Portway Primary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 512.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheam Common Junior Academy better than Portway Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cheam Common Junior Academy ranks higher (95.8 vs 69.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheam Common Junior Academy and Portway Primary School?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Worcester Park and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheam Common Junior Academy: 512. Portway Primary School: 513. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheam Common Junior Academy and Portway Primary School rank in London?
Cheam Common Junior Academy is 35th of 1,720 and Portway Primary School is 685th of 1,720 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).