Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery vs Southsea Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 790 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery
Southsea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
462 students
Southsea Infant School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
167 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery Southsea, South East | Southsea Infant School Southsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2192 of 2,471 | #1089 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13384 of 15,697 | #6139 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 462 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 462 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 48.7% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.7% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| 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 | Southsea | Southsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cottagegrove.co.uk/ | www.southsea.portsmouth.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southsea Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.6 vs 23.9).
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 462 students compared with 167.
- •Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is a academy school while Southsea Infant School is a local authority 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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery better than Southsea Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Southsea Infant School ranks higher (58.6 vs 23.9 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 Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and Southsea Infant School?
About 790 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Southsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery: 462. Southsea Infant School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery and Southsea Infant School rank in South East?
Cottage Grove Primary School and Nursery is 2192nd of 2,471 and Southsea Infant School is 1089th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).