Deer Park School vs Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
Portslade Aldridge Community Academy
Brighton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
| Measure | Deer Park School Southampton, South East | Portslade Aldridge Community Academy Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #230 of 679 | #385 of 679 |
| National rank | #1121 of 4,090 | #2345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 910 | 910 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 910 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 31.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.deerparksecondary.org/ | www.paca.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •Deer Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 42.2).
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 Deer Park School better than Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Deer Park School ranks higher (67.7 vs 42.2 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 Deer Park School and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deer Park School: 910. Portslade Aldridge Community Academy: 910. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deer Park School and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy rank in South East?
Deer Park School is 230th of 679 and Portslade Aldridge Community Academy is 385th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).