Cantell School vs Portswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cantell School
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,313 students
Portswood Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Cantell School Southampton, South East | Portswood Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #340 of 679 | #411 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1945 of 4,090 | #2155 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,313 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,313 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cantell.co.uk/ | www.portswoodpri.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Portswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 50.4).
- •Cantell School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 416.
- •Cantell School is a local authority school while Portswood Primary School is a academy 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 Cantell School better than Portswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portswood Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 50.4 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 Cantell School and Portswood Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cantell School: 1,313. Portswood Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cantell School and Portswood Primary School rank in South East?
Cantell School is 340th of 679 and Portswood Primary School is 411th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).