Ark Ayrton Primary Academy vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 422 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
495 students
Priory School
Southsea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,278 students
| Measure | Ark Ayrton Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Priory School Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1252 of 2,471 | #370 of 679 |
| National rank | #7116 of 15,697 | #2188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 495 | 1,278 |
| Pupils on roll | 495 | 1,278 |
| Free school meals | 62.8% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkayrtonprimary.org/ | www.priorysouthsea.org |
The verdict
- •Ark Ayrton Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 45.7).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 495.
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 Ark Ayrton Primary Academy better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Ayrton Primary Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 45.7 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 Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Priory School?
About 422 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy: 495. Priory School: 1,278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Ayrton Primary Academy and Priory School rank in South East?
Ark Ayrton Primary Academy is 1252nd of 2,471 and Priory School is 370th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).