Fairisle Junior School vs Oakwood Primary School
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.
Fairisle Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
375 students
Oakwood Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Fairisle Junior School Southampton, South East | Oakwood Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1025 of 2,471 | #2182 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5780 of 15,697 | #13317 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 375 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 375 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 26.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 3% |
| 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.fjslive.net | oakwoodlive.net |
The verdict
- •Fairisle Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.3 vs 24.3).
- •Fairisle Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 48%).
- •Fairisle Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Oakwood Primary School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 375.
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 Junior School better than Oakwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fairisle Junior School ranks higher (60.3 vs 24.3 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 Fairisle Junior School and Oakwood Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairisle Junior School: 375. Oakwood Primary School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairisle Junior School and Oakwood Primary School rank in South East?
Fairisle Junior School is 1025th of 2,471 and Oakwood Primary School is 2182nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).