Cumberland Infant School vs Meon Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 961 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cumberland Infant School
Southsea · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
172 students
Meon Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
| Measure | Cumberland Infant School Southsea, South East | Meon Junior School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #639 of 2,471 | #1759 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3484 of 15,697 | #10483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 172 | 336 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 336 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 30.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cumberland.portsmouth.sch.uk | www.meonwayfederation.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 38.4).
- •Meon Junior School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 172.
- •Cumberland Infant School is a local authority school while Meon Junior School is a academy 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 Cumberland Infant School better than Meon Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Cumberland Infant School ranks higher (72.2 vs 38.4 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 Cumberland Infant School and Meon Junior School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cumberland Infant School: 172. Meon Junior School: 336. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cumberland Infant School and Meon Junior School rank in South East?
Cumberland Infant School is 639th of 2,471 and Meon Junior School is 1759th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).