Freegrounds Infant School vs Wildern School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 835 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freegrounds Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
225 students
Wildern School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,674 students
| Measure | Freegrounds Infant School Southampton, South East | Wildern School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #522 of 2,471 | #216 of 679 |
| National rank | #2806 of 15,697 | #1064 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 225 | 1,674 |
| Pupils on roll | 225 | 1,674 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.freegrounds-inf.hants.sch.uk/ | www.wildern.org/ |
The verdict
- •Freegrounds Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (76.0 vs 69.0).
- •Wildern School is the larger school with 1,674 students compared with 225.
- •Freegrounds Infant School is a local authority school while Wildern School is a academy 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 Freegrounds Infant School better than Wildern School?
On the Success Index (England), Freegrounds Infant School ranks higher (76.0 vs 69.0 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 Freegrounds Infant School and Wildern School?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freegrounds Infant School: 225. Wildern School: 1,674. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freegrounds Infant School and Wildern School rank in South East?
Freegrounds Infant School is 522nd of 2,471 and Wildern School is 216th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).