Portswood Primary School vs St Denys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 748 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portswood Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
416 students
St Denys Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Portswood Primary School Southampton, South East | St Denys Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #411 of 2,471 | #1912 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2155 of 15,697 | #11453 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 416 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 416 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 36.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 87% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 17% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.portswoodpri.org.uk | www.stdenysprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Portswood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 33.9).
- •Portswood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 41%).
- •Portswood Primary School is the larger school with 416 students compared with 207.
- •Portswood Primary School is a academy school while St Denys Primary School is a local authority 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 Portswood Primary School better than St Denys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Portswood Primary School ranks higher (80.0 vs 33.9 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 Portswood Primary School and St Denys Primary School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portswood Primary School: 416. St Denys Primary School: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portswood Primary School and St Denys Primary School rank in South East?
Portswood Primary School is 411th of 2,471 and St Denys Primary School is 1912th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).