Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
The King's School
Hampshire · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
243 students
| Measure | Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School Southampton, South East | The King's School Hampshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #553 of 2,471 | #308 of 679 |
| National rank | #2985 of 15,697 | #1683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 139 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 139 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 124.1% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 46.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.71 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Hampshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.thekingsschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 55.8).
- •The King's School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 139.
- •Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while The King's 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 Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (75.0 vs 55.8 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 Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School and The King's School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Hampshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School: 139. The King's School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School and The King's School rank in South East?
Durley Church of England Controlled Primary School is 553rd of 2,471 and The King's School is 308th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).