Portfield Primary Academy
West Sussex, PO19 7HA · West Sussex · primary school
175th of 193 primary schools in West Sussex we can score, 226 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.7/10 against 1,759 of them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.43 |
| Ofsted | 6 | 35% | 0.20 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. Only 10.0% reached the higher standard. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2026. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils can join Drama Club, play football, or sing in the choir. There is no breakfast club or after-school club.
Getting in. The school has 267 pupils in a capacity of 285, leaving 18 spare places. This means the school has a little room, but is fairly full.
Worth asking on a visit. With 43.0% meeting the expected standard, how does the school support children who are falling behind in literacy? Since there is no wraparound care, what options exist for parents who need help with drop-off or pick-up? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching strategies for the 10.0% who reached the higher standard?
Written by AI from this school's published results, inspection record and its own website — not by Ofsted, the school, or SchoolsGPT staff. Every figure above comes from the sources on this page. Check anything that matters with the school.
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