Portfield Primary Academy vs St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portfield Primary Academy
West Sussex · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
288 students
St. Joseph's CofE Junior School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
165 students
| Measure | Portfield Primary Academy West Sussex, South East | St. Joseph's CofE Junior School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2069 of 2,471 | #2369 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12618 of 15,697 | #14699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 288 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | 33.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 45.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 36% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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 | West Sussex | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.portfield-tkat.org | www.stjosephscejunior.school |
The verdict
- •Portfield Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 15.0).
- •Portfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (43% vs 36%).
- •Portfield Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Portfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 288 students compared with 165.
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 Portfield Primary Academy better than St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Portfield Primary Academy ranks higher (28.0 vs 15.0 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 Portfield Primary Academy and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between West Sussex and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portfield Primary Academy: 288. St. Joseph's CofE Junior School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portfield Primary Academy and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School rank in South East?
Portfield Primary Academy is 2069th of 2,471 and St. Joseph's CofE Junior School is 2369th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).