Fairisle Infant and Nursery School vs Nursling Church of England Primary 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.
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
324 students
Nursling Church of England Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Fairisle Infant and Nursery School Southampton, South East | Nursling Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1954 of 2,471 | #1077 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11792 of 15,697 | #6051 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 324 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.fairisle-inf.co.uk | www.nurslingprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Nursling Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 32.2).
- •Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 195.
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 Fairisle Infant and Nursery School better than Nursling Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Nursling Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 32.2 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 Fairisle Infant and Nursery School and Nursling Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School: 324. Nursling Church of England Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairisle Infant and Nursery School and Nursling Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Fairisle Infant and Nursery School is 1954th of 2,471 and Nursling Church of England Primary School is 1077th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).