Horndean Church of England Junior School vs Padnell Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horndean Church of England Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
453 students
Padnell Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Horndean Church of England Junior School Waterlooville, South East | Padnell Infant School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1885 of 2,471 | #339 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11307 of 15,697 | #1699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 453 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.horndeanjuniorschool.co.uk | www.padnell-inf.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Padnell Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 34.6).
- •Horndean Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 266.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Horndean Church of England Junior School better than Padnell Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Padnell Infant School ranks higher (83.1 vs 34.6 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 Horndean Church of England Junior School and Padnell Infant School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horndean Church of England Junior School: 453. Padnell Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horndean Church of England Junior School and Padnell Infant School rank in South East?
Horndean Church of England Junior School is 1885th of 2,471 and Padnell Infant School is 339th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).