Churchmead Church of England (VA) School vs Portchester Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 81 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School
Slough · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
681 students
Portchester Community School
Fareham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
| Measure | Churchmead Church of England (VA) School Slough, South East | Portchester Community School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #358 of 679 | #423 of 679 |
| National rank | #2102 of 4,090 | #2651 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 681 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 681 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 90.8% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 41.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.1% | 33.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.3% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | 3.51 |
| A level points per entry | 29.2 | – |
| town | Slough | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | churchmead.org | www.portchester.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Churchmead Church of England (VA) School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.2 vs 36.0).
- •Portchester Community School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 681.
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 Churchmead Church of England (VA) School better than Portchester Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Churchmead Church of England (VA) School ranks higher (47.2 vs 36.0 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 Churchmead Church of England (VA) School and Portchester Community School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Slough and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School: 681. Portchester Community School: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Churchmead Church of England (VA) School and Portchester Community School rank in South East?
Churchmead Church of England (VA) School is 358th of 679 and Portchester Community School is 423rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).