Buriton Primary School vs The Petersfield School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 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
The Petersfield School
Petersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,401 students
| Measure | Buriton Primary School Petersfield, South East | The Petersfield School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #511 of 2,471 | #105 of 679 |
| National rank | #2735 of 15,697 | #382 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 95 | 1,401 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 1,401 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 107.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 84.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Petersfield | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buriton.hants.sch.uk | www.petersfieldschool.com |
The verdict
- •The Petersfield School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.4 vs 76.4).
- •The Petersfield School is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 95.
- •Buriton Primary School is a local authority school while The Petersfield School is a academy 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 Buriton Primary School better than The Petersfield School?
On the Success Index (England), The Petersfield School ranks higher (86.4 vs 76.4 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 Buriton Primary School and The Petersfield School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Petersfield and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buriton Primary School: 95. The Petersfield School: 1,401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buriton Primary School and The Petersfield School rank in South East?
Buriton Primary School is 511th of 2,471 and The Petersfield School is 105th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).