Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School vs Mount Pleasant Juniors
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 Manor Primary and Nursery School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
224 students
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School Southampton, South East | Mount Pleasant Juniors Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2329 of 2,471 | #2287 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14356 of 15,697 | #14007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 224 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 224 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.bitternemanor.co.uk | mpj.school/ |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant Juniors scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.9 vs 17.5).
- •Mount Pleasant Juniors does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Mount Pleasant Juniors is the larger school with 334 students compared with 224.
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 Manor Primary and Nursery School better than Mount Pleasant Juniors?
On the Success Index (England), Mount Pleasant Juniors ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.5 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 Manor Primary and Nursery School and Mount Pleasant Juniors?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School: 224. Mount Pleasant Juniors: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School and Mount Pleasant Juniors rank in South East?
Bitterne Manor Primary and Nursery School is 2329th of 2,471 and Mount Pleasant Juniors is 2287th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).