Denmead Infant School vs Newtown Soberton Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denmead Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
201 students
Newtown Soberton Infant School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
73 students
| Measure | Denmead Infant School Waterlooville, South East | Newtown Soberton Infant School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #987 of 2,471 | #470 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5495 of 15,697 | #2483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 201 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 11% |
| Capacity filled | 111.7% | 97.3% |
| 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 | Waterlooville | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | denmeadinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.meonvalleyfederation.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Newtown Soberton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 61.7).
- •Denmead Infant School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 73.
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 Denmead Infant School better than Newtown Soberton Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Soberton Infant School ranks higher (77.9 vs 61.7 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 Denmead Infant School and Newtown Soberton Infant School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denmead Infant School: 201. Newtown Soberton Infant School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denmead Infant School and Newtown Soberton Infant School rank in South East?
Denmead Infant School is 987th of 2,471 and Newtown Soberton Infant School is 470th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).