Cove Junior School vs Southwood Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove Junior School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
284 students
Southwood Infant School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
119 students
| Measure | Cove Junior School Farnborough, South East | Southwood Infant School Farnborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1639 of 2,471 | #114 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9650 of 15,697 | #475 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 284 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 284 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| 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 | Farnborough | Farnborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.covejunior.co.uk | www.southwoodinfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southwood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 42.3).
- •Cove Junior School is the larger school with 284 students compared with 119.
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 Cove Junior School better than Southwood Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Southwood Infant School ranks higher (93.2 vs 42.3 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 Cove Junior School and Southwood Infant School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Farnborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cove Junior School: 284. Southwood Infant School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cove Junior School and Southwood Infant School rank in South East?
Cove Junior School is 1639th of 2,471 and Southwood Infant School is 114th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).