Fair Oak Infant School vs The King's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 629 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oak Infant School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
359 students
The King's School
Hampshire · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
243 students
| Measure | Fair Oak Infant School Eastleigh, South East | The King's School Hampshire, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #246 of 2,471 | #308 of 679 |
| National rank | #1157 of 15,697 | #1683 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 359 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Eastleigh | Hampshire |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fairoakinfant.co.uk | www.thekingsschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Fair Oak Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.0 vs 55.8).
- •Fair Oak Infant School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 243.
- •Fair Oak Infant 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 Fair Oak Infant School better than The King's School?
On the Success Index (England), Fair Oak Infant School ranks higher (87.0 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 Fair Oak Infant School and The King's School?
About 629 m in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Hampshire in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fair Oak Infant School: 359. The King's School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fair Oak Infant School and The King's School rank in South East?
Fair Oak Infant School is 246th of 2,471 and The King's School is 308th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).