Hollybrook Junior School vs Shirley Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 821 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollybrook Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
242 students
Shirley Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Hollybrook Junior School Southampton, South East | Shirley Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1303 of 2,471 | #309 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7427 of 15,697 | #1529 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 242 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 242 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 26.4% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 100.8% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.hollybrookschools.co.uk/ | www.shirleyinfantschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shirley Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.3 vs 52.6).
- •Shirley Infant School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 242.
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 Hollybrook Junior School better than Shirley Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Shirley Infant School ranks higher (84.3 vs 52.6 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 Hollybrook Junior School and Shirley Infant School?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hollybrook Junior School: 242. Shirley Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hollybrook Junior School and Shirley Infant School rank in South East?
Hollybrook Junior School is 1303rd of 2,471 and Shirley Infant School is 309th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).