Court Lane Junior Academy vs Solent Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Court Lane Junior Academy
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
474 students
Solent Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | Court Lane Junior Academy Portsmouth, South East | Solent Junior School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1945 of 2,471 | #1314 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11715 of 15,697 | #7501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 474 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 474 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 21.9% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 11% |
| 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 | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | courtlanejunior.chimat.uk/ | solentjunior.thesolentschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Solent Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 32.6).
- •Solent Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Solent Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 2%).
- •Court Lane Junior Academy is the larger school with 474 students compared with 359.
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 Court Lane Junior Academy better than Solent Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Solent Junior School ranks higher (52.3 vs 32.6 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 Court Lane Junior Academy and Solent Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Court Lane Junior Academy: 474. Solent Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Court Lane Junior Academy and Solent Junior School rank in South East?
Court Lane Junior Academy is 1945th of 2,471 and Solent Junior School is 1314th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).