Bramble Infant School and Nursery vs Craneswater Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 660 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bramble Infant School and Nursery
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
162 students
Craneswater Junior School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
508 students
| Measure | Bramble Infant School and Nursery Southsea, South East | Craneswater Junior School Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1368 of 2,471 | #2112 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7859 of 15,697 | #12923 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 162 | 508 |
| Pupils on roll | 162 | 508 |
| Free school meals | 20.4% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| 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 | Southsea | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bramble.portsmouth.sch.uk/ | www.craneswater.portsmouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bramble Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 26.4).
- •Craneswater Junior School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 162.
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 Bramble Infant School and Nursery better than Craneswater Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bramble Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (50.5 vs 26.4 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 Bramble Infant School and Nursery and Craneswater Junior School?
About 660 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bramble Infant School and Nursery: 162. Craneswater Junior School: 508. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bramble Infant School and Nursery and Craneswater Junior School rank in South East?
Bramble Infant School and Nursery is 1368th of 2,471 and Craneswater Junior School is 2112th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).