Ark Dickens Primary Academy vs Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 49 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
446 students
Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School
Farnham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
446 students
| Measure | Ark Dickens Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School Farnham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1946 of 2,471 | #1420 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11733 of 15,697 | #8233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 446 | 446 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 446 |
| Free school meals | 54.8% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Portsmouth | Farnham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkdickensprimary.org/ | www.waverley-abbey.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 32.5).
- •Ark Dickens Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 Dickens Primary Academy better than Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School ranks higher (49.0 vs 32.5 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 Dickens Primary Academy and Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Farnham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy: 446. Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School: 446. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Dickens Primary Academy and Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Ark Dickens Primary Academy is 1946th of 2,471 and Waverley Abbey CofE Junior School is 1420th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).