Cantell School vs Highfield Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 991 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cantell School
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,313 students
Highfield Church of England Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
| Measure | Cantell School Southampton, South East | Highfield Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #340 of 679 | #282 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1945 of 4,090 | #1348 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,313 | 315 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,313 | 315 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 31% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cantell.co.uk/ | www.highfieldceprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Highfield Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.6 vs 50.4).
- •Cantell School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 315.
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 Cantell School better than Highfield Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfield Church of England Primary School ranks higher (85.6 vs 50.4 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 Cantell School and Highfield Church of England Primary School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cantell School: 1,313. Highfield Church of England Primary School: 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cantell School and Highfield Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Cantell School is 340th of 679 and Highfield Church of England Primary School is 282nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).