Bishop's Waltham Junior School vs Droxford Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop's Waltham Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
287 students
Droxford Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
164 students
| Measure | Bishop's Waltham Junior School Southampton, South East | Droxford Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #991 of 2,471 | #816 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5538 of 15,697 | #4528 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 287 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 91.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | – |
| 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.bwjunior.hants.sch.uk | www.droxfordjunior.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Droxford Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.7 vs 61.5).
- •Bishop's Waltham Junior School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 164.
- •Bishop's Waltham Junior School is a local authority school while Droxford Junior 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 Bishop's Waltham Junior School better than Droxford Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Droxford Junior School ranks higher (66.7 vs 61.5 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 Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Droxford Junior School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop's Waltham Junior School: 287. Droxford Junior School: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Droxford Junior School rank in South East?
Bishop's Waltham Junior School is 991st of 2,471 and Droxford Junior School is 816th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).