Madani Academy vs Penbridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 744 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madani Academy
Portsmouth · Independent all-through · Ages 5–16
71 students
Penbridge Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
416 students
| Measure | Madani Academy Portsmouth, South East | Penbridge Junior School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2274 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 71 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 416 |
| Free school meals | – | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 38.4% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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.madani-academy.org | penbridgeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Penbridge Junior School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 71.
- •Madani Academy is a independent school while Penbridge Junior School is a academy 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 Madani Academy better than Penbridge Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Madani Academy and Penbridge Junior School?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madani Academy: 71. Penbridge Junior School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madani Academy and Penbridge Junior School rank in South East?
Madani Academy is unranked and Penbridge Junior School is 2274th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).