Droxford Junior School vs Hambledon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Droxford Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
164 students
Hambledon Primary School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | Droxford Junior School Southampton, South East | Hambledon Primary School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #816 of 2,471 | #331 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4528 of 15,697 | #1657 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.1% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.droxfordjunior.co.uk/ | www.hambledon.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hambledon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.3 vs 66.7).
- •Droxford Junior School is the larger school with 164 students compared with 95.
- •Droxford Junior School is a academy school while Hambledon 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 Droxford Junior School better than Hambledon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hambledon Primary School ranks higher (83.3 vs 66.7 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 Droxford Junior School and Hambledon Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Droxford Junior School: 164. Hambledon Primary School: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Droxford Junior School and Hambledon Primary School rank in South East?
Droxford Junior School is 816th of 2,471 and Hambledon Primary School is 331st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).