Chichester High School vs Portfield Primary Academy
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.
Chichester High School
Chichester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,191 students
Portfield Primary Academy
West Sussex · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
288 students
| Measure | Chichester High School Chichester, South East | Portfield Primary Academy West Sussex, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #468 of 679 | #2069 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2918 of 4,090 | #12618 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,191 | 288 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,191 | 288 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.4% | 101.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | 33.4 | – |
| town | Chichester | West Sussex |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chichesterhigh-tkat.org/ | www.portfield-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •Chichester High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.8 vs 28.0).
- •Chichester High School is the larger school with 1,191 students compared with 288.
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 Chichester High School better than Portfield Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chichester High School ranks higher (30.8 vs 28.0 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 Chichester High School and Portfield Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chichester and West Sussex in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chichester High School: 1,191. Portfield Primary Academy: 288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chichester High School and Portfield Primary Academy rank in South East?
Chichester High School is 468th of 679 and Portfield Primary Academy is 2069th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).