Elson Infant School vs St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 931 m 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
St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Gosport · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
386 students
| Measure | Elson Infant School Gosport, South East | St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Gosport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #995 of 2,471 | #1697 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5560 of 15,697 | #10128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 386 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 386 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 37.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.3% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| 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 | www.st-johns-gosport.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Elson Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.4 vs 40.1).
- •St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 206.
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 St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Elson Infant School ranks higher (61.4 vs 40.1 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 St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Gosport and Gosport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elson Infant School: 206. St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elson Infant School and St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Elson Infant School is 995th of 2,471 and St John's, Gosport Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1697th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).