Catherington Church of England Infant School vs Parsons Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherington Church of England Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
88 students
Parsons Down Infant School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
88 students
| Measure | Catherington Church of England Infant School Waterlooville, South East | Parsons Down Infant School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 91 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #163 of 2,471 | #164 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #716 of 15,697 | #723 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 88 | 88 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 88 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Waterlooville | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.catherington.hants.sch.uk/ | www.pdp.w-berks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (90.7 vs 90.7).
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 Catherington Church of England Infant School better than Parsons Down Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Catherington Church of England Infant School and Parsons Down Infant School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherington Church of England Infant School: 88. Parsons Down Infant School: 88. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherington Church of England Infant School and Parsons Down Infant School rank in South East?
Catherington Church of England Infant School is 163rd of 2,471 and Parsons Down Infant School is 164th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).