Madani Academy vs St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 717 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
St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
237 students
| Measure | Madani Academy Portsmouth, South East | St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #515 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 71 | 237 |
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 237 |
| Free school meals | – | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 38.4% | 112.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | www.stjohnscathedralschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 71.
- •Madani Academy is a independent school while St John's Cathedral Catholic 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 Madani Academy better than St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary 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 St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madani Academy: 71. St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School: 237. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madani Academy and St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Madani Academy is unranked and St John's Cathedral Catholic Primary School is 515th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).