Applemore College vs Noadswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 901 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Applemore College
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
478 students
Noadswood School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,102 students
| Measure | Applemore College Southampton, South East | Noadswood School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 679 | #306 of 679 |
| National rank | #3138 of 4,090 | #1678 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 478 | 1,102 |
| Pupils on roll | 478 | 1,102 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | 44.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.6% | 65.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.applemore.hants.sch.uk/ | www.noadswood.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Noadswood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 26.2).
- •Noadswood School is the larger school with 1,102 students compared with 478.
- •Applemore College is a local authority school while Noadswood 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 Applemore College better than Noadswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Noadswood School ranks higher (55.8 vs 26.2 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 Applemore College and Noadswood School?
About 901 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applemore College: 478. Noadswood School: 1,102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applemore College and Noadswood School rank in South East?
Applemore College is 498th of 679 and Noadswood School is 306th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).