Banister Primary School vs King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 871 m 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
King Edward VI School
Southampton · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
989 students
| Measure | Banister Primary School Southampton, South East | King Edward VI School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,471 | #563 of 679 |
| National rank | #7420 of 15,697 | #3494 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 417 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.2 |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.banisterschool.co.uk/ | www.kes.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Banister Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.6 vs 20.5).
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 417.
- •Banister Primary School is a local authority school while King Edward VI 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 Banister Primary School better than King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), Banister Primary School ranks higher (52.6 vs 20.5 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 King Edward VI School?
About 871 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banister Primary School: 417. King Edward VI School: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banister Primary School and King Edward VI School rank in South East?
Banister Primary School is 1301st of 2,471 and King Edward VI School is 563rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).