Blackfield Primary and Nursery School vs Wildground Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfield Primary and Nursery School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
434 students
Wildground Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
185 students
| Measure | Blackfield Primary and Nursery School Southampton, South East | Wildground Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1682 of 2,471 | #2124 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9990 of 15,697 | #12985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 434 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 434 | 185 |
| Free school meals | 33.6% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 80.4% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | bps.ilpartnership.org/ | www.wildground.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blackfield Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 26.1).
- •Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 185.
- •Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is a academy school while Wildground Infant School is a local authority 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 Blackfield Primary and Nursery School better than Wildground Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Blackfield Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (40.7 vs 26.1 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 Blackfield Primary and Nursery School and Wildground Infant School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackfield Primary and Nursery School: 434. Wildground Infant School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackfield Primary and Nursery School and Wildground Infant School rank in South East?
Blackfield Primary and Nursery School is 1682nd of 2,471 and Wildground Infant School is 2124th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).