Gatcombe Park Primary School vs Mayfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 821 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
Mayfield School
Portsmouth · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,354 students
| Measure | Gatcombe Park Primary School Portsmouth, South East | Mayfield School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1913 of 2,471 | #463 of 679 |
| National rank | #11466 of 15,697 | #2893 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 203 | 1,354 |
| Pupils on roll | 203 | 1,354 |
| Free school meals | 27.1% | 35.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 93.4% |
| 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.mayfield.portsmouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Gatcombe Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 31.3).
- •Mayfield School is the larger school with 1,354 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 Mayfield School?
On the Success Index (England), Gatcombe Park Primary School ranks higher (33.8 vs 31.3 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 Gatcombe Park Primary School and Mayfield School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gatcombe Park Primary School: 203. Mayfield School: 1,354. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gatcombe Park Primary School and Mayfield School rank in South East?
Gatcombe Park Primary School is 1913th of 2,471 and Mayfield School is 463rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).