Buriton Primary School vs Herne Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buriton Primary School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Herne Junior School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
437 students
| Measure | Buriton Primary School Petersfield, South East | Herne Junior School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #511 of 2,471 | #1011 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2735 of 15,697 | #5647 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 95 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 16% |
| 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 | Petersfield | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buriton.hants.sch.uk | www.hernejunior.com |
The verdict
- •Buriton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.4 vs 61.0).
- •Buriton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 64%).
- •Herne Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 13%).
- •Herne Junior School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 95.
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 Buriton Primary School better than Herne Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Buriton Primary School ranks higher (76.4 vs 61.0 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 Buriton Primary School and Herne Junior School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Petersfield and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buriton Primary School: 95. Herne Junior School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buriton Primary School and Herne Junior School rank in South East?
Buriton Primary School is 511th of 2,471 and Herne Junior School is 1011th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).