Knightwood Primary School vs North Baddesley Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 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
North Baddesley Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
350 students
| Measure | Knightwood Primary School Eastleigh, South East | North Baddesley Junior School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1134 of 2,471 | #579 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6403 of 15,697 | #3144 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 395 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 18% |
| 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 | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knightwood.hants.sch.uk/ | www.northbaddesley-jun.hants.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •North Baddesley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 57.3).
- •North Baddesley Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 65%).
- •North Baddesley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 5%).
- •Knightwood Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 350.
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 North Baddesley Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), North Baddesley Junior School ranks higher (74.1 vs 57.3 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 North Baddesley Junior School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knightwood Primary School: 395. North Baddesley Junior School: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knightwood Primary School and North Baddesley Junior School rank in South East?
Knightwood Primary School is 1134th of 2,471 and North Baddesley Junior School is 579th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).