Applemore College vs Wildground Infant 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.
Applemore College
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
478 students
Wildground Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
185 students
| Measure | Applemore College Southampton, South East | Wildground Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #498 of 679 | #2124 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3138 of 4,090 | #12985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 478 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 478 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 61.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.18 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.applemore.hants.sch.uk/ | www.wildground.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (26.2 vs 26.1).
- •Applemore College is the larger school with 478 students compared with 185.
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 Wildground Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Applemore College and Wildground Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Applemore College: 478. Wildground Infant School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Applemore College and Wildground Infant School rank in South East?
Applemore College is 498th of 679 and Wildground Infant School is 2124th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).