Foundry Lane Primary School vs Francis Baily Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 55 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foundry Lane Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
492 students
Francis Baily Primary School
Thatcham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
491 students
| Measure | Foundry Lane Primary School Southampton, South East | Francis Baily Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1795 of 2,471 | #1775 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10711 of 15,697 | #10585 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 492 | 491 |
| Pupils on roll | 492 | 491 |
| Free school meals | 25.4% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 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 | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.foundrylaneprimary.co.uk | www.francisbaily.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (37.5 vs 38.0).
- •Francis Baily Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 48%).
- •Foundry Lane Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 3%).
- •Foundry Lane Primary School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 491.
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 Foundry Lane Primary School better than Francis Baily Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Foundry Lane Primary School and Francis Baily Primary School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foundry Lane Primary School: 492. Francis Baily Primary School: 491. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foundry Lane Primary School and Francis Baily Primary School rank in South East?
Foundry Lane Primary School is 1795th of 2,471 and Francis Baily Primary School is 1775th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).