Deer Park School vs Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deer Park School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
910 students
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
| Measure | Deer Park School Southampton, South East | Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #230 of 679 | #553 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1121 of 4,090 | #2985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 910 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 124.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.deerparksecondary.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 67.7).
- •Deer Park School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 139.
- •Deer Park School is a academy school while Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority 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 Deer Park School better than Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 67.7 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 Deer Park School and Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deer Park School: 910. Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deer Park School and Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Deer Park School is 230th of 679 and Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is 553rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).