Castle View Academy vs The Kingsbrook School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 111 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
The Kingsbrook School
Aylesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
759 students
| Measure | Castle View Academy Portsmouth, South East | The Kingsbrook School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #627 of 679 | #202 of 679 |
| National rank | #3799 of 4,090 | #975 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 757 | 759 |
| Pupils on roll | 757 | 759 |
| Free school meals | 58.1% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 75.7% | 52.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleviewacademy.org.uk/ | www.kingsbrook.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Kingsbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 15.1).
- •The Kingsbrook School is the larger school with 759 students compared with 757.
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 The Kingsbrook School?
On the Success Index (England), The Kingsbrook School ranks higher (71.1 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 The Kingsbrook School?
About 111 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle View Academy: 757. The Kingsbrook School: 759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle View Academy and The Kingsbrook School rank in South East?
Castle View Academy is 627th of 679 and The Kingsbrook School is 202nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).