Hope Community School Southampton vs Mount Pleasant Juniors
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Community School Southampton
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Hope Community School Southampton Southampton, South East | Mount Pleasant Juniors Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2058 of 2,471 | #2287 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12557 of 15,697 | #14007 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 219 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 40.2% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 52.1% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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.hopecommunityschool.org | mpj.school/ |
The verdict
- •Hope Community School Southampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.3 vs 19.9).
- •Hope Community School Southampton does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 47%).
- •Mount Pleasant Juniors does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Mount Pleasant Juniors is the larger school with 334 students compared with 219.
- •Hope Community School Southampton is a academy school while Mount Pleasant Juniors 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 Hope Community School Southampton better than Mount Pleasant Juniors?
On the Success Index (England), Hope Community School Southampton ranks higher (28.3 vs 19.9 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 Hope Community School Southampton and Mount Pleasant Juniors?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Community School Southampton: 219. Mount Pleasant Juniors: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Community School Southampton and Mount Pleasant Juniors rank in South East?
Hope Community School Southampton is 2058th of 2,471 and Mount Pleasant Juniors is 2287th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).