Bitterne Church of England Primary School vs Oasis Academy Sholing
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 946 m 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
Oasis Academy Sholing
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,030 students
| Measure | Bitterne Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East | Oasis Academy Sholing Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2247 of 2,471 | #402 of 679 |
| National rank | #13746 of 15,697 | #2455 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 395 | 1,030 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 1,030 |
| Free school meals | 27.9% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bitterneceprimary.net | – |
The verdict
- •Oasis Academy Sholing scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.1 vs 21.5).
- •Oasis Academy Sholing is the larger school with 1,030 students compared with 395.
- •Bitterne Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Sholing 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 Oasis Academy Sholing?
On the Success Index (England), Oasis Academy Sholing ranks higher (40.1 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 Oasis Academy Sholing?
About 946 m 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. Oasis Academy Sholing: 1,030. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterne Church of England Primary School and Oasis Academy Sholing rank in South East?
Bitterne Church of England Primary School is 2247th of 2,471 and Oasis Academy Sholing is 402nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).