Hightown Primary School vs Valentine Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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
Valentine Primary School & Nursery
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 0–11
453 students
| Measure | Hightown Primary School Southampton, South East | Valentine Primary School & Nursery Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 4 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2470 of 2,471 | #2402 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15660 of 15,697 | #15047 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 229 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 229 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 69.7% | 50.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 79.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 21% | 41% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| 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 | www.valentineprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valentine Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.0 vs 3.6).
- •Valentine Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (41% vs 21%).
- •Valentine Primary School & Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Valentine Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 453 students compared with 229.
- •Hightown Primary School is a academy school while Valentine Primary School & Nursery is a local authority 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 Hightown Primary School better than Valentine Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Valentine Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (12.0 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 Valentine Primary School & Nursery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hightown Primary School: 229. Valentine Primary School & Nursery: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hightown Primary School and Valentine Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Hightown Primary School is 2470th of 2,471 and Valentine Primary School & Nursery is 2402nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).