Castle Primary School vs Northern Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Primary School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
384 students
Northern Junior School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
211 students
| Measure | Castle Primary School Fareham, South East | Northern Junior School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1043 of 2,471 | #1269 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5897 of 15,697 | #7247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 384 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| 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 | Fareham | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.castleprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.northernfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 53.4).
- •Castle Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 58%).
- •Northern Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Castle Primary School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 211.
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 Castle Primary School better than Northern Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 53.4 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 Castle Primary School and Northern Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Primary School: 384. Northern Junior School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Primary School and Northern Junior School rank in South East?
Castle Primary School is 1043rd of 2,471 and Northern Junior School is 1269th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).