Penbridge Junior School vs Westover Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 889 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
Westover Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
226 students
| Measure | Penbridge Junior School Portsmouth, South East | Westover Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2274 of 2,471 | #1557 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13933 of 15,697 | #9065 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 416 | 226 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 226 |
| Free school meals | 51.2% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 94.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 3% |
| 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 | penbridgeschool.org.uk | www.westoverprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Westover Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 20.3).
- •Westover Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 54%).
- •Westover Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 1%).
- •Penbridge Junior School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 226.
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 Westover Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Westover Primary School ranks higher (45.1 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 Westover Primary School?
About 889 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Penbridge Junior School: 416. Westover Primary School: 226. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Penbridge Junior School and Westover Primary School rank in South East?
Penbridge Junior School is 2274th of 2,471 and Westover Primary School is 1557th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).