Bitterne Church of England Primary School vs Harefield Primary 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.
Bitterne Church of England Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
Harefield Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
397 students
| Measure | Bitterne Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East | Harefield Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2247 of 2,471 | #2184 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13746 of 15,697 | #13329 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 395 | 397 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 397 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 43.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bitterneceprimary.net | www.harefieldprimaryschool.net |
The verdict
- •Harefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.2 vs 21.5).
- •Harefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 47%).
- •Bitterne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Harefield Primary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 395.
- •Bitterne Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Harefield Primary 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 Bitterne Church of England Primary School better than Harefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Harefield Primary School ranks higher (24.2 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 Bitterne Church of England Primary School and Harefield Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitterne Church of England Primary School: 395. Harefield Primary School: 397. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterne Church of England Primary School and Harefield Primary School rank in South East?
Bitterne Church of England Primary School is 2247th of 2,471 and Harefield Primary School is 2184th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).