Portchester Community School vs The Victory Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portchester Community School
Fareham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
688 students
The Victory Primary School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
365 students
| Measure | Portchester Community School Fareham, South East | The Victory Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 679 | #1927 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2651 of 4,090 | #11574 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 688 | 365 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 365 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 49.4% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.51 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Fareham | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.portchester.hants.sch.uk | www.thevictoryprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Portchester Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.0 vs 33.3).
- •Portchester Community School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 365.
- •Portchester Community School is a local authority school while The Victory Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Portchester Community School better than The Victory Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portchester Community School ranks higher (36.0 vs 33.3 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 Portchester Community School and The Victory Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portchester Community School: 688. The Victory Primary School: 365. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portchester Community School and The Victory Primary School rank in South East?
Portchester Community School is 423rd of 679 and The Victory Primary School is 1927th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).