Berewood Primary School vs Purbrook Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berewood Primary School
Waterlooville · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Purbrook Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
270 students
| Measure | Berewood Primary School Waterlooville, South East | Purbrook Infant School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2257 of 2,471 | #617 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13810 of 15,697 | #3366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 414 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 24.4% | 12.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | berewoodprimary.chimat.uk/ | www.purbrook-inf.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Purbrook Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 21.1).
- •Berewood Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 270.
- •Berewood Primary School is a academy school while Purbrook Infant 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 Berewood Primary School better than Purbrook Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Purbrook Infant School ranks higher (72.9 vs 21.1 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 Berewood Primary School and Purbrook Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Berewood Primary School: 414. Purbrook Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Berewood Primary School and Purbrook Infant School rank in South East?
Berewood Primary School is 2257th of 2,471 and Purbrook Infant School is 617th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).