Eling Infant School and Nursery vs Testwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Testwood School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
820 students
| Measure | Eling Infant School and Nursery Southampton, South East | Testwood School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1422 of 2,471 | #406 of 679 |
| National rank | #8242 of 15,697 | #2480 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 160 | 820 |
| Pupils on roll | 160 | 820 |
| Free school meals | 21.1% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 118.5% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elinginfant.co.uk/ | www.testwoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Eling Infant School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.9 vs 39.6).
- •Testwood School is the larger school with 820 students compared with 160.
- •Eling Infant School and Nursery is a local authority school while Testwood School is a academy 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 Eling Infant School and Nursery better than Testwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Eling Infant School and Nursery ranks higher (48.9 vs 39.6 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 Testwood School?
About 1.4 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. Testwood School: 820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eling Infant School and Nursery and Testwood School rank in South East?
Eling Infant School and Nursery is 1422nd of 2,471 and Testwood School is 406th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).