Bitterne Park School vs CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bitterne Park School
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
2,036 students
CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
Hampshire · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
46 students
| Measure | Bitterne Park School Southampton, South East | CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED Hampshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #428 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2680 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 2,036 | 46 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,036 | 46 |
| Free school meals | 31.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 14.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 60.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.80 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.3 | – |
| town | Southampton | Hampshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bitterneparkschool.org.uk/ | www.charltonhouseindependentschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Bitterne Park School is the larger school with 2,036 students compared with 46.
- •Bitterne Park School is a local authority school while CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is a independent 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 Park School better than CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
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 Bitterne Park School and CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Hampshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bitterne Park School: 2,036. CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED: 46. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bitterne Park School and CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED rank in South East?
Bitterne Park School is 428th of 679 and CHARLTON HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).