Fernhurst Junior School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 530 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
Priory School
Southsea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,278 students
| Measure | Fernhurst Junior School Southsea, South East | Priory School Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2181 of 2,471 | #370 of 679 |
| National rank | #13308 of 15,697 | #2188 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 349 | 1,278 |
| Pupils on roll | 349 | 1,278 |
| Free school meals | 36.1% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.89 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southsea | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fernhurst.portsmouth.sch.uk/ | www.priorysouthsea.org |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.7 vs 24.3).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 1,278 students compared with 349.
- •Fernhurst Junior School is a local authority school while Priory 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 Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (45.7 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 Priory School?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernhurst Junior School: 349. Priory School: 1,278. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernhurst Junior School and Priory School rank in South East?
Fernhurst Junior School is 2181st of 2,471 and Priory School is 370th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).