King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) vs UTC Portsmouth
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 500 m 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
UTC Portsmouth
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 14–19
491 students
| Measure | King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) Portsmouth, South East | UTC Portsmouth Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2298 of 2,471 | #289 of 679 |
| National rank | #14074 of 15,697 | #1562 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 352 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 81.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 76.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.5 |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.npschools.co.uk/ | www.utcportsmouth.org |
The verdict
- •UTC Portsmouth scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 19.4).
- •UTC Portsmouth is the larger school with 491 students compared with 352.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) better than UTC Portsmouth?
On the Success Index (England), UTC Portsmouth ranks higher (58.5 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 UTC Portsmouth?
About 500 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior): 352. UTC Portsmouth: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) and UTC Portsmouth rank in South East?
King's Academy Northern Parade (Junior) is 2298th of 2,471 and UTC Portsmouth is 289th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).