Hounsome Fields Primary School vs Kempshott Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hounsome Fields Primary School
Basingstoke · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
29 students
Kempshott Infant School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
270 students
| Measure | Hounsome Fields Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Kempshott Infant School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #413 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #2183 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 29 | 270 |
| Pupils on roll | 29 | 270 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 10.4% |
| Capacity filled | 6.9% | 100% |
| 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 | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hounsomefields.school/ | www.kempshottinfants.com |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (80.1 vs 79.8).
- •Kempshott Infant School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 29.
- •Hounsome Fields Primary School is a academy school while Kempshott Infant School 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 Hounsome Fields Primary School better than Kempshott Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hounsome Fields Primary School and Kempshott Infant School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hounsome Fields Primary School: 29. Kempshott Infant School: 270. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hounsome Fields Primary School and Kempshott Infant School rank in South East?
Hounsome Fields Primary School is unranked and Kempshott Infant School is 413th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).