Deer Park School vs Freegrounds Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 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
Freegrounds Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
225 students
| Measure | Deer Park School Southampton, South East | Freegrounds Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #230 of 679 | #522 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1121 of 4,090 | #2806 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 910 | 225 |
| Pupils on roll | 910 | 225 |
| Free school meals | 20.9% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.7% | 83.3% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.deerparksecondary.org/ | www.freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Freegrounds Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 67.7).
- •Deer Park School is the larger school with 910 students compared with 225.
- •Deer Park School is a academy school while Freegrounds Infant 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 Freegrounds Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Freegrounds Infant School ranks higher (76.0 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 Freegrounds Infant School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Deer Park School: 910. Freegrounds Infant School: 225. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Deer Park School and Freegrounds Infant School rank in South East?
Deer Park School is 230th of 679 and Freegrounds Infant School is 522nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).