Castle View Academy vs Portchester Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle View Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
757 students
Portchester Community School
Fareham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Castle View Academy Portsmouth, South East | Portchester Community School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #627 of 679 | #423 of 679 |
| National rank | #3799 of 4,090 | #2651 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 757 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 757 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 35.6 | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.11 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleviewacademy.org.uk/ | www.portchester.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Portchester Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 15.1).
- •Castle View Academy is the larger school with 757 students compared with 688.
- •Castle View Academy is a academy school while Portchester Community 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 Castle View Academy better than Portchester Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Portchester Community School ranks higher (36.0 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 View Academy and Portchester Community School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Academy: 757. Portchester Community School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Academy and Portchester Community School rank in South East?
Castle View Academy is 627th of 679 and Portchester Community School is 423rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).