Portchester Community School vs Wicor Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Wicor Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Portchester Community School Fareham, South East | Wicor Primary School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #423 of 679 | #1160 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2651 of 4,090 | #6521 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 688 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 31% | 10.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.portchester.hants.sch.uk | www.wicor.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wicor Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.8 vs 36.0).
- •Portchester Community School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 421.
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 Wicor Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wicor Primary School ranks higher (56.8 vs 36.0 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 Wicor Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portchester Community School: 688. Wicor Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portchester Community School and Wicor Primary School rank in South East?
Portchester Community School is 423rd of 679 and Wicor Primary School is 1160th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).