Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery vs Portsmouth High School GDST
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 541 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Southsea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
Portsmouth High School GDST
Southsea · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
436 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Southsea, South East | Portsmouth High School GDST Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2192 of 2,471 | #593 of 679 |
| National rank | #13384 of 15,697 | #3630 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 462 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 67.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 12.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 41.8 |
| town | Southsea | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottagegrove.co.uk/ | www.portsmouthhigh.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.9 vs 18.8).
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 462 students compared with 436.
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Portsmouth High School GDST is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is co-educational and Portsmouth High School GDST is girls.
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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery better than Portsmouth High School GDST?
On the Success Index (England), Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (23.9 vs 18.8 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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and Portsmouth High School GDST?
About 541 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery: 462. Portsmouth High School GDST: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and Portsmouth High School GDST rank in South East?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is 2192nd of 2,471 and Portsmouth High School GDST is 593rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).