Herne Junior School vs Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Junior School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
437 students
Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Petersfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Herne Junior School Petersfield, South East | Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1011 of 2,471 | #610 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5647 of 15,697 | #3321 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 437 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 437 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 3.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 29% |
| 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 | Petersfield | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hernejunior.com | www.steep.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 61.0).
- •Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 16%).
- •Herne Junior School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 102.
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 Herne Junior School better than Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (73.2 vs 61.0 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 Herne Junior School and Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Petersfield and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne Junior School: 437. Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne Junior School and Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Herne Junior School is 1011th of 2,471 and Steep Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 610th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).