Bishop's Waltham Junior School vs Moorlands Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 57 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
Moorlands Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
| Measure | Bishop's Waltham Junior School Southampton, South East | Moorlands Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #991 of 2,471 | #1005 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5538 of 15,697 | #5616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 287 | 286 |
| Pupils on roll | 287 | 286 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 39.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 58.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 8% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bwjunior.hants.sch.uk | www.moorlandsps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (61.5 vs 61.2).
- •Moorlands Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 65%).
- •Bishop's Waltham Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 8%).
- •Bishop's Waltham Junior School is the larger school with 287 students compared with 286.
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 Moorlands Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Moorlands Primary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop's Waltham Junior School: 287. Moorlands Primary School: 286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop's Waltham Junior School and Moorlands Primary School rank in South East?
Bishop's Waltham Junior School is 991st of 2,471 and Moorlands Primary School is 1005th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).