Horndean Technology College vs Padnell Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horndean Technology College
Waterlooville · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,288 students
Padnell Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
| Measure | Horndean Technology College Waterlooville, South East | Padnell Junior School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 679 | #1170 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1337 of 4,090 | #6564 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,288 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,288 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 20.7% | 19.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.97 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.horndeantc.hants.sch.uk/ | www.padnell-jun.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Horndean Technology College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 56.6).
- •Horndean Technology College is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 360.
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 Technology College better than Padnell Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Horndean Technology College ranks higher (63.1 vs 56.6 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 Technology College and Padnell Junior School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Horndean Technology College: 1,288. Padnell Junior School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Horndean Technology College and Padnell Junior School rank in South East?
Horndean Technology College is 258th of 679 and Padnell Junior School is 1170th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).