Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School vs Priestlands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School
Freshwater · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
168 students
Priestlands School
Lymington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,205 students
| Measure | Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School Freshwater, South East | Priestlands School Lymington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2248 of 2,471 | #231 of 679 |
| National rank | #13750 of 15,697 | #1122 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 168 | 1,205 |
| Pupils on roll | 168 | 1,205 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 120% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Freshwater | Lymington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fosay.co.uk | www.priestlands.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priestlands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.7 vs 21.5).
- •Priestlands School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 168.
- •Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority school while Priestlands 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 Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School better than Priestlands School?
On the Success Index (England), Priestlands School ranks higher (67.7 vs 21.5 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 Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School and Priestlands School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Freshwater and Lymington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School: 168. Priestlands School: 1,205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School and Priestlands School rank in South East?
Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School is 2248th of 2,471 and Priestlands School is 231st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).