Balksbury Infant School vs St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 141 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balksbury Infant School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
269 students
St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
| Measure | Balksbury Infant School Andover, South East | St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover Andover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1367 of 2,471 | #1501 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7857 of 15,697 | #8631 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 269 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 269 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.6% | 102.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.balksburyfederation.co.uk | www.sjbschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Balksbury Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 47.2).
- •Balksbury Infant School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 215.
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 Balksbury Infant School better than St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover?
On the Success Index (England), Balksbury Infant School ranks higher (50.5 vs 47.2 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 Balksbury Infant School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover?
About 141 m in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balksbury Infant School: 269. St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balksbury Infant School and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover rank in South East?
Balksbury Infant School is 1367th of 2,471 and St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School, Andover is 1501st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).