Abbotswood Junior School vs St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 126 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
St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
629 students
| Measure | Abbotswood Junior School Southampton, South East | St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1616 of 2,471 | #680 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9452 of 15,697 | #3709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 629 | 629 |
| Pupils on roll | 629 | 629 |
| Free school meals | 31.2% | 10.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 10% |
| 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 | Southampton | Tunbridge Wells |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.abbotswood.hants.sch.uk/ | st-james.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 43.2).
- •St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 60%).
- •St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 9%).
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 St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks higher (71.1 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 St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Tunbridge Wells in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbotswood Junior School: 629. St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 629. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbotswood Junior School and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Abbotswood Junior School is 1616th of 2,471 and St James' Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 680th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).