Portishead Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portishead Primary School
Portishead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
370 students
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Portishead · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Portishead Primary School Portishead, South West | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Portishead, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #450 of 1,695 | #124 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #4393 of 15,697 | #1297 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 370 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 370 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 8.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.1% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Portishead | Portishead |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.portisheadprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-josephs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.0 vs 67.4).
- •Portishead Primary School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 213.
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 Portishead Primary School better than St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.0 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 Portishead Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Portishead and Portishead in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Portishead Primary School: 370. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Portishead Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Portishead Primary School is 450th of 1,695 and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School is 124th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).