Beacon View Primary Academy vs Portsdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Portsdown Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
398 students
| Measure | Beacon View Primary Academy Portsmouth, South East | Portsdown Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2447 of 2,471 | #2424 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15398 of 15,697 | #15206 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 233 | 398 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 398 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 52.6% |
| Capacity filled | 50.8% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| 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 | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beaconviewprimary.co.uk | www.portsdownprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portsdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.5 vs 8.3).
- •Beacon View Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 35%).
- •Portsdown Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Portsdown Primary School is the larger school with 398 students compared with 233.
- •Beacon View Primary Academy is a academy school while Portsdown Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Portsdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portsdown Primary School ranks higher (10.5 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 Portsdown Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon View Primary Academy: 233. Portsdown Primary School: 398. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon View Primary Academy and Portsdown Primary School rank in South East?
Beacon View Primary Academy is 2447th of 2,471 and Portsdown Primary School is 2424th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).