New Horizons Primary School vs Penbridge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 616 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Horizons Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
509 students
Penbridge Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
416 students
| Measure | New Horizons Primary School Portsmouth, South East | Penbridge Junior School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2343 of 2,471 | #2274 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14496 of 15,697 | #13933 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 509 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 509 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 51.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.8% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.newhorizonsprimaryschool.org.uk | penbridgeschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Penbridge Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 16.6).
- •Penbridge Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 49%).
- •Penbridge Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •New Horizons Primary School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 416.
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 New Horizons Primary School better than Penbridge Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Penbridge Junior School ranks higher (20.3 vs 16.6 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 New Horizons Primary School and Penbridge Junior School?
About 616 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Horizons Primary School: 509. Penbridge Junior School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Horizons Primary School and Penbridge Junior School rank in South East?
New Horizons Primary School is 2343rd of 2,471 and Penbridge Junior School is 2274th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).