Kings' School vs Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings' School
Winchester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,737 students
Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School
Winchester · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
204 students
| Measure | Kings' School Winchester, South East | Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School Winchester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #115 of 679 | #1882 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #421 of 4,090 | #11271 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,737 | 204 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,737 | 204 |
| Free school meals | 17.9% | 16.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.5% | 90.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Winchester | Winchester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kings-hants.com | www.oliversbatteryprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Kings' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.5 vs 34.8).
- •Kings' School is the larger school with 1,737 students compared with 204.
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 Kings' School better than Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Kings' School ranks higher (85.5 vs 34.8 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 Kings' School and Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Winchester and Winchester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings' School: 1,737. Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School: 204. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings' School and Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Kings' School is 115th of 679 and Oliver's Battery Primary and Nursery School is 1882nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).