Ballard School vs Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
456 students
Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School
Lymington · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
382 students
| Measure | Ballard School New Milton, South East | Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School Lymington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #662 of 679 | #440 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3982 of 4,090 | #2298 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 456 | 382 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 382 |
| Free school meals | – | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 113.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | New Milton | Lymington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ballardschool.co.uk | www.hordle.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.0 vs 9.0).
- •Ballard School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 382.
- •Ballard School is a independent school while Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School is a local authority 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 Ballard School better than Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 9.0 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 Ballard School and Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between New Milton and Lymington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballard School: 456. Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School: 382. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballard School and Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School rank in South East?
Ballard School is 662nd of 679 and Hordle CofE (VA) Primary School is 440th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).