High Down Junior School vs Portishead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Down Junior School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
328 students
Portishead Primary School
Portishead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
370 students
| Measure | High Down Junior School Bristol, South West | Portishead Primary School Portishead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #296 of 1,695 | #450 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #2967 of 15,697 | #4393 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 328 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Bristol | Portishead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.highdownschools.co.uk | www.portisheadprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •High Down Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 67.4).
- •High Down Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 68%).
- •High Down Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Portishead Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 328.
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 High Down Junior School better than Portishead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), High Down Junior School ranks higher (75.1 vs 67.4 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 High Down Junior School and Portishead Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bristol and Portishead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Down Junior School: 328. Portishead Primary School: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Down Junior School and Portishead Primary School rank in South West?
High Down Junior School is 296th of 1,695 and Portishead Primary School is 450th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).