Balksbury Junior School vs Velmead Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 48 km 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
Velmead Junior School
Fleet · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
373 students
| Measure | Balksbury Junior School Andover, South East | Velmead Junior School Fleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #937 of 2,471 | #95 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5229 of 15,697 | #407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 373 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 28% |
| 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 | Fleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balksburyfederation.co.uk | www.velmead.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Velmead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 63.0).
- •Velmead Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 68%).
- •Velmead Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 11%).
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 Velmead Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Velmead Junior School ranks higher (94.0 vs 63.0 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 Velmead Junior School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Andover and Fleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balksbury Junior School: 373. Velmead Junior School: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balksbury Junior School and Velmead Junior School rank in South East?
Balksbury Junior School is 937th of 2,471 and Velmead Junior School is 95th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).