Fernhurst Junior School vs Penbridge Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 656 m 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
Penbridge Infant School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
207 students
| Measure | Fernhurst Junior School Southsea, South East | Penbridge Infant School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2181 of 2,471 | #2203 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13308 of 15,697 | #13464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 349 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| 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/ | penbridgeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (24.3 vs 23.4).
- •Fernhurst Junior School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 207.
- •Fernhurst Junior School is a local authority school while Penbridge Infant 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 Penbridge Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fernhurst Junior School and Penbridge Infant School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernhurst Junior School: 349. Penbridge Infant School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernhurst Junior School and Penbridge Infant School rank in South East?
Fernhurst Junior School is 2181st of 2,471 and Penbridge Infant School is 2203rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).