Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Freegrounds Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
Freegrounds Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
301 students
| Measure | Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School Southampton, South East | Freegrounds Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #388 of 2,471 | #1423 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1974 of 15,697 | #8244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 357 | 301 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 301 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 109.2% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 8% |
| 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.botley.hants.sch.uk/ | www.freegrounds-jun.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 48.9).
- •Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 61%).
- •Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 8%).
- •Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 301.
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 Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Freegrounds Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (81.1 vs 48.9 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 Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School and Freegrounds Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School: 357. Freegrounds Junior School: 301. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School and Freegrounds Junior School rank in South East?
Botley Church of England Controlled Primary School is 388th of 2,471 and Freegrounds Junior School is 1423rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).