Banister Primary School vs St Anne's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 324 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
St Anne's Catholic School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,189 students
| Measure | Banister Primary School Southampton, South East | St Anne's Catholic School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1301 of 2,471 | #232 of 679 |
| National rank | #7420 of 15,697 | #1128 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 417 | 1,189 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 1,189 |
| Free school meals | 34.3% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 110.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.9 |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.banisterschool.co.uk/ | www.st-annes.uk.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Anne's Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 52.6).
- •St Anne's Catholic School is the larger school with 1,189 students compared with 417.
- •Banister Primary School is a local authority school while St Anne's Catholic School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Banister Primary School is co-educational and St Anne's Catholic School is girls.
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 St Anne's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anne's Catholic School ranks higher (67.6 vs 52.6 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 St Anne's Catholic School?
About 324 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Banister Primary School: 417. St Anne's Catholic School: 1,189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Banister Primary School and St Anne's Catholic School rank in South East?
Banister Primary School is 1301st of 2,471 and St Anne's Catholic School is 232nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).