St Edmund's Catholic School vs The Portsmouth Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 974 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Edmund's Catholic School
Portsmouth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,157 students
The Portsmouth Academy
Portsmouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,203 students
| Measure | St Edmund's Catholic School Portsmouth, South East | The Portsmouth Academy Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #156 of 679 | #648 of 679 |
| National rank | #624 of 4,090 | #3915 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,157 | 1,203 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,157 | 1,203 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 56% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 104.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.9 | 33.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 70.9% | 20.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | 40.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.42 | 3.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saintedmunds.org.uk | www.theportsmouthacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Edmund's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.9 vs 11.6).
- •The Portsmouth Academy is the larger school with 1,203 students compared with 1,157.
- •St Edmund's Catholic School is a local authority school while The Portsmouth Academy is a academy 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 St Edmund's Catholic School better than The Portsmouth Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edmund's Catholic School ranks higher (79.9 vs 11.6 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 St Edmund's Catholic School and The Portsmouth Academy?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Edmund's Catholic School: 1,157. The Portsmouth Academy: 1,203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Edmund's Catholic School and The Portsmouth Academy rank in South East?
St Edmund's Catholic School is 156th of 679 and The Portsmouth Academy is 648th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).