Craneswater Junior School vs West Hove Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 62 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craneswater Junior School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
508 students
West Hove Infant School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
506 students
| Measure | Craneswater Junior School Southsea, South East | West Hove Infant School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2112 of 2,471 | #753 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12923 of 15,697 | #4078 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 508 | 506 |
| Pupils on roll | 508 | 506 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 13.8% |
| Capacity filled | 105.8% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.craneswater.portsmouth.sch.uk/ | www.westhoveinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •West Hove Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.1 vs 26.4).
- •Craneswater Junior School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 506.
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 Craneswater Junior School better than West Hove Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), West Hove Infant School ranks higher (69.1 vs 26.4 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 Craneswater Junior School and West Hove Infant School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Southsea and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Craneswater Junior School: 508. West Hove Infant School: 506. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Craneswater Junior School and West Hove Infant School rank in South East?
Craneswater Junior School is 2112th of 2,471 and West Hove Infant School is 753rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).