Binsted Church of England Primary School vs Eggar's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Binsted Church of England Primary School
Alton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
80 students
Eggar's School
Alton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
744 students
| Measure | Binsted Church of England Primary School Alton, South East | Eggar's School Alton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1671 of 2,471 | #221 of 679 |
| National rank | #9919 of 15,697 | #1074 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 80 | 744 |
| Pupils on roll | 80 | 744 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.11 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alton | Alton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.binsted.hants.sch.uk/ | www.eggars.net |
The verdict
- •Eggar's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 41.0).
- •Eggar's School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 80.
- •Binsted Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Eggar's School 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 Binsted Church of England Primary School better than Eggar's School?
On the Success Index (England), Eggar's School ranks higher (68.7 vs 41.0 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 Binsted Church of England Primary School and Eggar's School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Alton and Alton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Binsted Church of England Primary School: 80. Eggar's School: 744. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Binsted Church of England Primary School and Eggar's School rank in South East?
Binsted Church of England Primary School is 1671st of 2,471 and Eggar's School is 221st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).