Locks Heath Junior School vs St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locks Heath Junior School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
418 students
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Fareham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
215 students
| Measure | Locks Heath Junior School Southampton, South East | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Fareham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #942 of 2,471 | #263 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5257 of 15,697 | #1260 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 418 | 215 |
| Pupils on roll | 418 | 215 |
| Free school meals | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.6% | 96.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Southampton | Fareham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.locksheathjunior.com/ | www.saint-anthonysfareham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 62.9).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 70%).
- •St Anthony's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 6%).
- •Locks Heath Junior School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 215.
- •Locks Heath Junior School is a local authority school while St Anthony's Catholic Primary 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 Locks Heath Junior School better than St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anthony's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 62.9 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 Locks Heath Junior School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Fareham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Locks Heath Junior School: 418. St Anthony's Catholic Primary School: 215. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Locks Heath Junior School and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Locks Heath Junior School is 942nd of 2,471 and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School is 263rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).