King Edward VI Preparatory School vs The Mountbatten School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI Preparatory School
Romsey · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
263 students
The Mountbatten School
Romsey · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,474 students
| Measure | King Edward VI Preparatory School Romsey, South East | The Mountbatten School Romsey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #161 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #650 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 263 | 1,474 |
| Pupils on roll | 263 | 1,474 |
| Free school meals | – | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 73.1% | 103.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Romsey | Romsey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | prep.kes.school | www.mountbatten.school |
The verdict
- •The Mountbatten School is the larger school with 1,474 students compared with 263.
- •King Edward VI Preparatory School is a independent school while The Mountbatten School is a academy 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 King Edward VI Preparatory School better than The Mountbatten 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 King Edward VI Preparatory School and The Mountbatten School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Romsey and Romsey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI Preparatory School: 263. The Mountbatten School: 1,474. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI Preparatory School and The Mountbatten School rank in South East?
King Edward VI Preparatory School is unranked and The Mountbatten School is 161st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).