Admiral Lord Nelson School vs Mayfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Admiral Lord Nelson School
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,245 students
Mayfield School
Portsmouth · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,354 students
| Measure | Admiral Lord Nelson School Portsmouth, South East | Mayfield School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #429 of 679 | #463 of 679 |
| National rank | #2690 of 4,090 | #2893 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 1,245 | 1,354 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,245 | 1,354 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 93.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.75 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alns.co.uk/ | www.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Admiral Lord Nelson School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.1 vs 31.3).
- •Mayfield School is the larger school with 1,354 students compared with 1,245.
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 Admiral Lord Nelson School better than Mayfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Admiral Lord Nelson School ranks higher (35.1 vs 31.3 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 Admiral Lord Nelson School and Mayfield School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Admiral Lord Nelson School: 1,245. Mayfield School: 1,354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Admiral Lord Nelson School and Mayfield School rank in South East?
Admiral Lord Nelson School is 429th of 679 and Mayfield School is 463rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).