Penbridge Junior School vs The Portsmouth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 691 m 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
The Portsmouth Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,203 students
| Measure | Penbridge Junior School Portsmouth, South East | The Portsmouth Academy Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2274 of 2,471 | #648 of 679 |
| National rank | #13933 of 15,697 | #3915 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 416 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 56% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 20.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | penbridgeschool.org.uk | www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Penbridge Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.3 vs 11.6).
- •The Portsmouth Academy is the larger school with 1,203 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 Penbridge Junior School better than The Portsmouth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Penbridge Junior School ranks higher (20.3 vs 11.6 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 Penbridge Junior School and The Portsmouth Academy?
About 691 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penbridge Junior School: 416. The Portsmouth Academy: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penbridge Junior School and The Portsmouth Academy rank in South East?
Penbridge Junior School is 2274th of 2,471 and The Portsmouth Academy is 648th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).