Fernhurst Junior School vs Milton Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernhurst Junior School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
349 students
Milton Park Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
382 students
| Measure | Fernhurst Junior School Southsea, South East | Milton Park Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2181 of 2,471 | #2098 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13308 of 15,697 | #12836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 349 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 382 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 5% |
| 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.fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk/ | www.miltonparkprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Milton Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.9 vs 24.3).
- •Fernhurst Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 53%).
- •Milton Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 1%).
- •Milton Park Primary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 349.
- •Fernhurst Junior School is a local authority school while Milton Park Primary School is a academy 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 Fernhurst Junior School better than Milton Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Milton Park Primary School ranks higher (26.9 vs 24.3 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 Fernhurst Junior School and Milton Park Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Southsea and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernhurst Junior School: 349. Milton Park Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernhurst Junior School and Milton Park Primary School rank in South East?
Fernhurst Junior School is 2181st of 2,471 and Milton Park Primary School is 2098th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).