Beechwood Junior School vs Bitterne Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 559 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beechwood Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
| Measure | Beechwood Junior School Southampton, South East | Bitterne Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1700 of 2,471 | #2247 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10133 of 15,697 | #13746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 350 | 395 |
| Pupils on roll | 350 | 395 |
| Free school meals | 31.1% | 27.9% |
| Capacity filled | 112.5% | 94.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.beechwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/ | www.bitterneceprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Beechwood Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 21.5).
- •Beechwood Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 47%).
- •Bitterne Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 350.
- •Beechwood Junior School is a academy school while Bitterne Church of England 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 Beechwood Junior School better than Bitterne Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beechwood Junior School ranks higher (40.0 vs 21.5 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 Beechwood Junior School and Bitterne Church of England Primary School?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beechwood Junior School: 350. Bitterne Church of England Primary School: 395. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beechwood Junior School and Bitterne Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Beechwood Junior School is 1700th of 2,471 and Bitterne Church of England Primary School is 2247th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).