Freemantle Church of England Community Academy vs King Edward VI School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
429 students
King Edward VI School
Southampton · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
989 students
| Measure | Freemantle Church of England Community Academy Southampton, South East | King Edward VI School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2049 of 2,471 | #563 of 679 |
| National rank | #12534 of 15,697 | #3494 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 429 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 429 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 33% | – |
| Capacity filled | 92.3% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 15.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | 45.2 |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.freemantleacademy.com | www.kes.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Freemantle Church of England Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 20.5).
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 429.
- •Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is a academy school while King Edward VI 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 Freemantle Church of England Community Academy better than King Edward VI School?
On the Success Index (England), Freemantle Church of England Community Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 20.5 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 Freemantle Church of England Community Academy and King Edward VI School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy: 429. King Edward VI School: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freemantle Church of England Community Academy and King Edward VI School rank in South East?
Freemantle Church of England Community Academy is 2049th of 2,471 and King Edward VI School is 563rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).