Portfield Primary Academy vs St Richard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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 Richard's Catholic Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Portfield Primary Academy West Sussex, South East | St Richard's Catholic Primary School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2069 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #12618 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 288 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | – |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| 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.strichardsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Richard's Catholic Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Portfield Primary Academy and St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between West Sussex and Chichester in South East.
How do Portfield Primary Academy and St Richard's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Portfield Primary Academy is 2069th of 2,471 and St Richard's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).