Elson Infant School vs King's Academy Rowner
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elson Infant School
Gosport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
206 students
King's Academy Rowner
Gosport · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
199 students
| Measure | Elson Infant School Gosport, South East | King's Academy Rowner Gosport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #995 of 2,471 | #2426 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5560 of 15,697 | #15229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 206 | 199 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 199 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 47.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 77.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Gosport | Gosport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.elsoninfantschool.co.uk | kgarowner.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elson Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 10.3).
- •Elson Infant School is the larger school with 206 students compared with 199.
- •Elson Infant School is a local authority school while King's Academy Rowner 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 Elson Infant School better than King's Academy Rowner?
On the Success Index (England), Elson Infant School ranks higher (61.4 vs 10.3 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 Elson Infant School and King's Academy Rowner?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gosport and Gosport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elson Infant School: 206. King's Academy Rowner: 199. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elson Infant School and King's Academy Rowner rank in South East?
Elson Infant School is 995th of 2,471 and King's Academy Rowner is 2426th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).