Banister Primary School vs Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banister Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
| Measure | Banister Primary School Southampton, South East | Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,471 | #2049 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7420 of 15,697 | #12534 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 417 | 429 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 429 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 92.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 2% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.banisterschool.co.uk/ | www.freemantleacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Banister Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 28.4).
- •Banister Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 57%).
- •Banister Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is the larger school with 429 students compared with 417.
- •Banister Primary School is a local authority school while Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is a academy 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 Banister Primary School better than Freemantle Church of England Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Banister Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 28.4 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 Banister Primary School and Freemantle Church of England Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banister Primary School: 417. Freemantle Church of England Community Academy: 429. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banister Primary School and Freemantle Church of England Community Academy rank in South East?
Banister Primary School is 1301st of 2,471 and Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is 2049th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).