Gatcombe Park Primary School vs King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 549 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gatcombe Park Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
231 students
| Measure | Gatcombe Park Primary School Portsmouth, South East | King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1913 of 2,471 | #1660 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11466 of 15,697 | #9860 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 203 | 231 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 231 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 64.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | www.gatcombeprimary.co.uk | www.kganorthernparade.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.3 vs 33.8).
- •King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) is the larger school with 231 students compared with 203.
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 Gatcombe Park Primary School better than King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)?
On the Success Index (England), King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) ranks higher (41.3 vs 33.8 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 Gatcombe Park Primary School and King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant)?
About 549 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatcombe Park Primary School: 203. King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant): 231. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatcombe Park Primary School and King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) rank in South East?
Gatcombe Park Primary School is 1913th of 2,471 and King's Academy Northern Parade (Infant) is 1660th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).