Cantell School vs Hollybrook Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km 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
Hollybrook Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
| Measure | Cantell School Southampton, South East | Hollybrook Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #340 of 679 | #1030 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1945 of 4,090 | #5814 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,313 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,313 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 44.1% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 105% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.hollybrookschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hollybrook Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 50.4).
- •Cantell School is the larger school with 1,313 students compared with 160.
- •Cantell School is a local authority school while Hollybrook Infant 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 Cantell School better than Hollybrook Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hollybrook Infant School ranks higher (60.1 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 Hollybrook Infant School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cantell School: 1,313. Hollybrook Infant School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cantell School and Hollybrook Infant School rank in South East?
Cantell School is 340th of 679 and Hollybrook Infant School is 1030th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).