Balksbury Junior School vs Rookwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 752 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balksbury Junior School
Andover · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
373 students
Rookwood School
Andover · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
263 students
| Measure | Balksbury Junior School Andover, South East | Rookwood School Andover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #937 of 2,471 | #386 of 679 |
| National rank | #5229 of 15,697 | #2349 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–19 |
| Students | 373 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 55.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Andover | Andover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balksburyfederation.co.uk | www.rookwoodschool.org |
The verdict
- •Balksbury Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 42.1).
- •Balksbury Junior School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 263.
- •Balksbury Junior School is a local authority school while Rookwood School is a independent 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 Balksbury Junior School better than Rookwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Balksbury Junior School ranks higher (63.0 vs 42.1 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 Junior School and Rookwood School?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Andover and Andover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balksbury Junior School: 373. Rookwood School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balksbury Junior School and Rookwood School rank in South East?
Balksbury Junior School is 937th of 2,471 and Rookwood School is 386th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).