Hightown Primary School vs Kanes Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 991 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hightown Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
229 students
Kanes Hill Primary School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
373 students
| Measure | Hightown Primary School Southampton, South East | Kanes Hill Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2470 of 2,471 | #1588 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15660 of 15,697 | #9275 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 229 | 373 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 373 |
| Free school meals | 69.7% | 55.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hps.ilpartnership.org | khps.ilpartnership.org/ |
The verdict
- •Kanes Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 3.6).
- •Kanes Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 21%).
- •Kanes Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Kanes Hill Primary School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 229.
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 Hightown Primary School better than Kanes Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Kanes Hill Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 3.6 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 Hightown Primary School and Kanes Hill Primary School?
About 991 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hightown Primary School: 229. Kanes Hill Primary School: 373. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hightown Primary School and Kanes Hill Primary School rank in South East?
Hightown Primary School is 2470th of 2,471 and Kanes Hill Primary School is 1588th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).