Heatherside Infant School vs Velmead Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherside Infant School
Fleet · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
Velmead Junior School
Fleet · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
373 students
| Measure | Heatherside Infant School Fleet, South East | Velmead Junior School Fleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #86 of 2,471 | #95 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #360 of 15,697 | #407 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 266 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 28% |
| 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 | Fleet | Fleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heathersideinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.velmead.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (94.5 vs 94.0).
- •Velmead Junior School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 266.
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 Heatherside Infant School better than Velmead Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heatherside Infant School and Velmead Junior School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Fleet and Fleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heatherside Infant School: 266. Velmead Junior School: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heatherside Infant School and Velmead Junior School rank in South East?
Heatherside Infant School is 86th of 2,471 and Velmead Junior School is 95th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).