Hazel Wood Infant School vs Hounsdown School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Wood Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
202 students
Hounsdown School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,283 students
| Measure | Hazel Wood Infant School Southampton, South East | Hounsdown School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #847 of 2,471 | #277 of 679 |
| National rank | #4705 of 15,697 | #1483 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 202 | 1,283 |
| Pupils on roll | 202 | 1,283 |
| Free school meals | 14.9% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 84.2% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hazelwoodinfants.co.uk | www.hounsdown.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hazel Wood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 60.0).
- •Hounsdown School is the larger school with 1,283 students compared with 202.
- •Hazel Wood Infant School is a local authority school while Hounsdown 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 Hazel Wood Infant School better than Hounsdown School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazel Wood Infant School ranks higher (65.8 vs 60.0 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 Hazel Wood Infant School and Hounsdown School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazel Wood Infant School: 202. Hounsdown School: 1,283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazel Wood Infant School and Hounsdown School rank in South East?
Hazel Wood Infant School is 847th of 2,471 and Hounsdown School is 277th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).