Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery vs St Jude's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 868 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
St Jude's CofE Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Southsea, South East | St Jude's CofE Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2192 of 2,471 | #2144 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13384 of 15,697 | #13089 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 462 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southsea | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottagegrove.co.uk/ | www.st-judes.portsmouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Jude's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.5 vs 23.9).
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 462 students compared with 407.
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while St Jude's CofE 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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery better than St Jude's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Jude's CofE Primary School ranks higher (25.5 vs 23.9 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 St Jude's CofE Primary School?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery: 462. St Jude's CofE Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and St Jude's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is 2192nd of 2,471 and St Jude's CofE Primary School is 2144th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).