Miltoncross Academy vs Penbridge Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 982 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Miltoncross Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
983 students
Penbridge Infant School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
207 students
| Measure | Miltoncross Academy Portsmouth, South East | Penbridge Infant School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #604 of 679 | #2203 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3691 of 4,090 | #13464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 983 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 983 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 46.7% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 87% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.miltoncross-tkat.org | penbridgeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Penbridge Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.4 vs 17.7).
- •Miltoncross Academy is the larger school with 983 students compared with 207.
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 Miltoncross Academy better than Penbridge Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Penbridge Infant School ranks higher (23.4 vs 17.7 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 Miltoncross Academy and Penbridge Infant School?
About 982 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Miltoncross Academy: 983. Penbridge Infant School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Miltoncross Academy and Penbridge Infant School rank in South East?
Miltoncross Academy is 604th of 679 and Penbridge Infant School is 2203rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).