Cupernham Infant School vs King Edward VI Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cupernham Infant School
Romsey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
246 students
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Romsey · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
| Measure | Cupernham Infant School Romsey, South East | King Edward VI Preparatory School Romsey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #615 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #3358 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 246 | 263 |
| Pupils on roll | 246 | 263 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 73.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Romsey | Romsey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cupernhaminfant.com | prep.kes.school |
The verdict
- •King Edward VI Preparatory School is the larger school with 263 students compared with 246.
- •Cupernham Infant School is a local authority school while King Edward VI Preparatory School is a independent 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 Cupernham Infant School better than King Edward VI Preparatory School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cupernham Infant School and King Edward VI Preparatory School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Romsey and Romsey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cupernham Infant School: 246. King Edward VI Preparatory School: 263. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cupernham Infant School and King Edward VI Preparatory School rank in South East?
Cupernham Infant School is 615th of 2,471 and King Edward VI Preparatory School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).