Bursledon Junior School(CA) vs Hightown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bursledon Junior School(CA)
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
304 students
Hightown Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
| Measure | Bursledon Junior School(CA) Southampton, South East | Hightown Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 4 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1680 of 2,471 | #2470 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9968 of 15,697 | #15660 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 304 | 229 |
| Pupils on roll | 304 | 229 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 69.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.4% | 95.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 21% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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.bursledonschools.co.uk/ | www.hps.ilpartnership.org |
The verdict
- •Bursledon Junior School(CA) scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.8 vs 3.6).
- •Bursledon Junior School(CA) does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 21%).
- •Bursledon Junior School(CA) does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Bursledon Junior School(CA) is the larger school with 304 students compared with 229.
- •Bursledon Junior School(CA) is a local authority school while Hightown Primary 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 Bursledon Junior School(CA) better than Hightown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bursledon Junior School(CA) ranks higher (40.8 vs 3.6 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 Bursledon Junior School(CA) and Hightown Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bursledon Junior School(CA): 304. Hightown Primary School: 229. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bursledon Junior School(CA) and Hightown Primary School rank in South East?
Bursledon Junior School(CA) is 1680th of 2,471 and Hightown Primary School is 2470th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).