Anton Junior School vs Balksbury Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anton Junior School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
Balksbury Junior School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
373 students
| Measure | Anton Junior School Andover, South East | Balksbury Junior School Andover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1790 of 2,471 | #937 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10684 of 15,697 | #5229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 243 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 11% |
| 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 | Andover | Andover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.antonjuniorschool.com | www.balksburyfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Balksbury Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 37.6).
- •Balksbury Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 52%).
- •Balksbury Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 7%).
- •Balksbury Junior School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 243.
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 Anton Junior School better than Balksbury Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Balksbury Junior School ranks higher (63.0 vs 37.6 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 Anton Junior School and Balksbury Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Anton Junior School: 243. Balksbury Junior School: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Anton Junior School and Balksbury Junior School rank in South East?
Anton Junior School is 1790th of 2,471 and Balksbury Junior School is 937th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).