Knightwood Primary School vs Merdon Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knightwood Primary School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
395 students
Merdon Junior School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
221 students
| Measure | Knightwood Primary School Eastleigh, South East | Merdon Junior School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1134 of 2,471 | #1530 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6403 of 15,697 | #8861 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 395 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Eastleigh | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knightwood.hants.sch.uk/ | www.merdon.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Knightwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.3 vs 46.1).
- •Knightwood Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 52%).
- •Merdon Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Knightwood Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 221.
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 Knightwood Primary School better than Merdon Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Knightwood Primary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 46.1 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 Knightwood Primary School and Merdon Junior School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knightwood Primary School: 395. Merdon Junior School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knightwood Primary School and Merdon Junior School rank in South East?
Knightwood Primary School is 1134th of 2,471 and Merdon Junior School is 1530th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).