Atlantic Academy Portland vs Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Atlantic Academy Portland
Portland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
769 students
Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery
Weymouth · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
471 students
| Measure | Atlantic Academy Portland Portland, South West | Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery Weymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #279 of 402 | #908 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2638 of 4,090 | #8449 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 769 | 471 |
| Pupils on roll | 769 | 471 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 34.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Portland | Weymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.atlantic-aspirations.org/ | www.holytrinitypri.dorset.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.9 vs 36.3).
- •Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 64%).
- •Atlantic Academy Portland does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Atlantic Academy Portland is the larger school with 769 students compared with 471.
- •Atlantic Academy Portland is a academy school while Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery 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 Atlantic Academy Portland better than Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery ranks higher (47.9 vs 36.3 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 Atlantic Academy Portland and Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Portland and Weymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Atlantic Academy Portland: 769. Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery: 471. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Atlantic Academy Portland and Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery rank in South West?
Atlantic Academy Portland is 279th of 402 and Holy Trinity Church of England VC Primary School & Community Nursery is 908th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).