Horndean Infant School vs Padnell Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horndean Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
266 students
Padnell Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Horndean Infant School Waterlooville, South East | Padnell Infant School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #228 of 2,471 | #339 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1088 of 15,697 | #1699 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 266 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.horndeaninfants.co.uk | www.padnell-inf.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Horndean Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.6 vs 83.1).
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 Horndean Infant School better than Padnell Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Horndean Infant School ranks higher (87.6 vs 83.1 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 Infant School and Padnell Infant School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horndean Infant School: 266. Padnell Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horndean Infant School and Padnell Infant School rank in South East?
Horndean Infant School is 228th of 2,471 and Padnell Infant School is 339th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).