Hart Plain Junior School vs Padnell Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hart Plain Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
179 students
Padnell Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
| Measure | Hart Plain Junior School Waterlooville, South East | Padnell Junior School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2306 of 2,471 | #1170 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14150 of 15,697 | #6564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 179 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 179 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 51.4% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 74.6% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hartplain-jun.hants.sch.uk/ | www.padnell-jun.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Padnell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 18.9).
- •Padnell Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 47%).
- •Padnell Junior School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 179.
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 Hart Plain Junior School better than Padnell Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Padnell Junior School ranks higher (56.6 vs 18.9 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 Hart Plain Junior School and Padnell Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hart Plain Junior School: 179. Padnell Junior School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hart Plain Junior School and Padnell Junior School rank in South East?
Hart Plain Junior School is 2306th of 2,471 and Padnell Junior School is 1170th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).