King Edward VI School vs Shirley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 883 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Edward VI School
Southampton · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
989 students
Shirley Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
361 students
| Measure | King Edward VI School Southampton, South East | Shirley Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #563 of 679 | #2137 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3494 of 4,090 | #13048 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 989 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 989 | 361 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.9% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 15.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | 45.2 | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kes.hants.sch.uk | www.shirleyjuniorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shirley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 20.5).
- •King Edward VI School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 361.
- •King Edward VI School is a independent school while Shirley Junior 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 School better than Shirley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Shirley Junior School ranks higher (25.7 vs 20.5 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 King Edward VI School and Shirley Junior School?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Edward VI School: 989. Shirley Junior School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Edward VI School and Shirley Junior School rank in South East?
King Edward VI School is 563rd of 679 and Shirley Junior School is 2137th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).