Abbotswood Junior School vs Hounsdown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbotswood Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
629 students
Hounsdown School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
| Measure | Abbotswood Junior School Southampton, South East | Hounsdown School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1616 of 2,471 | #277 of 679 |
| National rank | #9452 of 15,697 | #1483 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 629 | 1,283 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 1,283 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.abbotswood.hants.sch.uk/ | www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hounsdown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 43.2).
- •Hounsdown School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 629.
- •Abbotswood Junior School is a local authority school while Hounsdown School 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 Abbotswood Junior School better than Hounsdown School?
On the Success Index (England), Hounsdown School ranks higher (60.0 vs 43.2 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 Abbotswood Junior School and Hounsdown School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotswood Junior School: 629. Hounsdown School: 1,283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotswood Junior School and Hounsdown School rank in South East?
Abbotswood Junior School is 1616th of 2,471 and Hounsdown School is 277th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).