Penbridge Junior School vs Portswood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 26 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penbridge Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
416 students
Portswood Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
| Measure | Penbridge Junior School Portsmouth, South East | Portswood Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2274 of 2,471 | #411 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13933 of 15,697 | #2155 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 416 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 416 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 28.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 17% |
| 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 | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | penbridgeschool.org.uk | www.portswoodpri.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Portswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 20.3).
- •Portswood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 54%).
- •Portswood Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 1%).
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 Penbridge Junior School better than Portswood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portswood Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 20.3 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 Penbridge Junior School and Portswood Primary School?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penbridge Junior School: 416. Portswood Primary School: 416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penbridge Junior School and Portswood Primary School rank in South East?
Penbridge Junior School is 2274th of 2,471 and Portswood Primary School is 411th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).