Beacon View Primary Academy vs Darley Dene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 72 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon View Primary Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Darley Dene Primary School
Addlestone · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
233 students
| Measure | Beacon View Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Darley Dene Primary School Addlestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2447 of 2,471 | #1536 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15398 of 15,697 | #8931 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 233 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 111% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 67% |
| 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 | Addlestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beaconviewprimary.co.uk | www.darleydeneprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Darley Dene Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 8.3).
- •Darley Dene Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 41%).
- •Darley Dene Primary 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 Beacon View Primary Academy better than Darley Dene Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darley Dene Primary School ranks higher (45.7 vs 8.3 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 Beacon View Primary Academy and Darley Dene Primary School?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Addlestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon View Primary Academy: 233. Darley Dene Primary School: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon View Primary Academy and Darley Dene Primary School rank in South East?
Beacon View Primary Academy is 2447th of 2,471 and Darley Dene Primary School is 1536th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).