Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery vs The Portsmouth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 589 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
668 students
The Portsmouth Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,203 students
| Measure | Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery Portsmouth, South East | The Portsmouth Academy Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2457 of 2,471 | #648 of 679 |
| National rank | #15557 of 15,697 | #3915 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 668 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 668 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 56% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | arundelcourtprimary.chimat.uk/ | www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Portsmouth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (11.6 vs 5.9).
- •The Portsmouth Academy is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 668.
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 Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery better than The Portsmouth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Portsmouth Academy ranks higher (11.6 vs 5.9 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 Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery and The Portsmouth Academy?
About 589 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery: 668. The Portsmouth Academy: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery and The Portsmouth Academy rank in South East?
Arundel Court Primary Academy and Nursery is 2457th of 2,471 and The Portsmouth Academy is 648th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).