Knightwood Primary School vs Sherborne House School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 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
Sherborne House School
Eastleigh · Independent primary · Ages 0–11
282 students
| Measure | Knightwood Primary School Eastleigh, South East | Sherborne House School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1134 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6403 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 0–11 |
| Students | 395 | 282 |
| Pupils on roll | 395 | 282 |
| Free school meals | 5.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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.sherbornehouse.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Knightwood Primary School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 282.
- •Knightwood Primary School is a local authority school while Sherborne House School is a independent 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 Knightwood Primary School better than Sherborne House 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 Knightwood Primary School and Sherborne House School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Eastleigh and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knightwood Primary School: 395. Sherborne House School: 282. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knightwood Primary School and Sherborne House School rank in South East?
Knightwood Primary School is 1134th of 2,471 and Sherborne House School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).