Portfield Primary Academy vs The Prebendal School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Prebendal School
Chichester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
119 students
| Measure | Portfield Primary Academy West Sussex, South East | The Prebendal 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 | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 288 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 39.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 41% |
| 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.prebendalschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Portfield Primary Academy is the larger school with 288 students compared with 119.
- •Portfield Primary Academy is a academy school while The Prebendal School is a independent 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 Portfield Primary Academy better than The Prebendal 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 The Prebendal 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. The Prebendal School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portfield Primary Academy and The Prebendal School rank in South East?
Portfield Primary Academy is 2069th of 2,471 and The Prebendal School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).