Castle View Academy vs St Paul's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
St Paul's Catholic Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
272 students
| Measure | Castle View Academy Portsmouth, South East | St Paul's Catholic Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #627 of 679 | #1236 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3799 of 4,090 | #7026 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 757 | 272 |
| Pupils on roll | 757 | 272 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 42.4% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 64.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleviewacademy.org.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 15.1).
- •Castle View Academy is the larger school with 757 students compared with 272.
- •Castle View Academy is a academy school while St Paul's Catholic 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 Castle View Academy better than St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (54.4 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 St Paul's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Academy: 757. St Paul's Catholic Primary School: 272. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Academy and St Paul's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Castle View Academy is 627th of 679 and St Paul's Catholic Primary School is 1236th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).