Crookhorn College vs Purbrook Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crookhorn College
Waterlooville · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
Purbrook Park School
Waterlooville · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
921 students
| Measure | Crookhorn College Waterlooville, South East | Purbrook Park School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #394 of 679 | #244 of 679 |
| National rank | #2410 of 4,090 | #1204 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 943 | 921 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 921 |
| Free school meals | 28.6% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 108.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.6 | 47.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.6% | 49.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.4% | 70.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | 4.00 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crookhorn.hants.sch.uk/ | www.purbrookparkschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Purbrook Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 41.0).
- •Crookhorn College is the larger school with 943 students compared with 921.
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 Crookhorn College better than Purbrook Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Purbrook Park School ranks higher (65.8 vs 41.0 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 Crookhorn College and Purbrook Park School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Crookhorn College: 943. Purbrook Park School: 921. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Crookhorn College and Purbrook Park School rank in South East?
Crookhorn College is 394th of 679 and Purbrook Park School is 244th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).