Meon Infant School vs Wimborne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 668 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meon Infant School
Southsea · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
133 students
Wimborne Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
557 students
| Measure | Meon Infant School Southsea, South East | Wimborne Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2122 of 2,471 | #2043 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12977 of 15,697 | #12504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 133 | 557 |
| Pupils on roll | 133 | 557 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 73.9% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 1% |
| 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 | Southsea | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meonwayfederation.org.uk | www.wimborne.portsmouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wimborne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.6 vs 26.1).
- •Wimborne Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 133.
- •Meon Infant School is a academy school while Wimborne Primary School is a local authority 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 Meon Infant School better than Wimborne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wimborne Primary School ranks higher (28.6 vs 26.1 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 Meon Infant School and Wimborne Primary School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Southsea and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meon Infant School: 133. Wimborne Primary School: 557. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meon Infant School and Wimborne Primary School rank in South East?
Meon Infant School is 2122nd of 2,471 and Wimborne Primary School is 2043rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).