Castle Primary School vs Castle View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
Castle View Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
757 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Fareham, South East | Castle View Academy Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1043 of 2,471 | #627 of 679 |
| National rank | #5897 of 15,697 | #3799 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 384 | 757 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 757 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 58.1% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 75.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fareham | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.castleviewacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 15.1).
- •Castle View Academy is the larger school with 757 students compared with 384.
- •Castle Primary School is a local authority school while Castle View Academy 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 Castle Primary School better than Castle View Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 15.1 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 Castle Primary School and Castle View Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 384. Castle View Academy: 757. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Castle View Academy rank in South East?
Castle Primary School is 1043rd of 2,471 and Castle View Academy is 627th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).