Highbury Primary School vs Medina Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highbury Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 0–11
391 students
Medina Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
| Measure | Highbury Primary School Portsmouth, South East | Medina Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1407 of 2,471 | #2073 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8161 of 15,697 | #12634 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 391 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 28.1% | 46.1% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| 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 | highburyprimary.chimat.uk/ | www.medinaprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highbury Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.3 vs 27.9).
- •Highbury Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 58%).
- •Highbury Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Highbury Primary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 204.
- •Highbury Primary School is a academy school while Medina Primary School is a local authority 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 Highbury Primary School better than Medina Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highbury Primary School ranks higher (49.3 vs 27.9 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 Highbury Primary School and Medina Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highbury Primary School: 391. Medina Primary School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highbury Primary School and Medina Primary School rank in South East?
Highbury Primary School is 1407th of 2,471 and Medina Primary School is 2073rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).