Barns Green Primary School vs Southwater Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barns Green Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
Southwater Junior Academy
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
445 students
| Measure | Barns Green Primary School Horsham, South East | Southwater Junior Academy Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #489 of 2,471 | #809 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2626 of 15,697 | #4501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 128 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barnsgreen.org.uk | www.southwaterjunioracademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Barns Green Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 66.9).
- •Barns Green Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 69%).
- •Southwater Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Southwater Junior Academy is the larger school with 445 students compared with 128.
- •Barns Green Primary School is a local authority school while Southwater Junior 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 Barns Green Primary School better than Southwater Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barns Green Primary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 66.9 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 Barns Green Primary School and Southwater Junior Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barns Green Primary School: 128. Southwater Junior Academy: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barns Green Primary School and Southwater Junior Academy rank in South East?
Barns Green Primary School is 489th of 2,471 and Southwater Junior Academy is 809th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).