Eling Infant School and Nursery vs Lydlynch Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eling Infant School and Nursery
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
Lydlynch Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
112 students
| Measure | Eling Infant School and Nursery Southampton, South East | Lydlynch Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1422 of 2,471 | #2004 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8242 of 15,697 | #12208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 160 | 112 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 112 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 62.2% |
| 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.elinginfant.co.uk/ | www.lydlynchinfants.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eling Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 30.0).
- •Eling Infant School and Nursery is the larger school with 160 students compared with 112.
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 Eling Infant School and Nursery better than Lydlynch Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Eling Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (48.9 vs 30.0 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 Eling Infant School and Nursery and Lydlynch Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eling Infant School and Nursery: 160. Lydlynch Infant School: 112. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eling Infant School and Nursery and Lydlynch Infant School rank in South East?
Eling Infant School and Nursery is 1422nd of 2,471 and Lydlynch Infant School is 2004th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).