King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) vs Northmead Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior)
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
Northmead Junior School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
352 students
| Measure | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Portsmouth, South East | Northmead Junior School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2298 of 2,471 | #1417 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14074 of 15,697 | #8223 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 352 | 352 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 352 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 19.9% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 9% |
| 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 | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.npschools.co.uk/ | www.northmead.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northmead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 19.4).
- •Northmead Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 48%).
- •Northmead Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 2%).
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 King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) better than Northmead Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Northmead Junior School ranks higher (49.0 vs 19.4 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 King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) and Northmead Junior School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior): 352. Northmead Junior School: 352. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) and Northmead Junior School rank in South East?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is 2298th of 2,471 and Northmead Junior School is 1417th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).