Meon Junior 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 Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
336 students
Wimborne Primary School
Portsmouth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
557 students
| Measure | Meon Junior School Portsmouth, South East | Wimborne Primary School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1759 of 2,471 | #2043 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10483 of 15,697 | #12504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 336 | 557 |
| Pupils on roll | 336 | 557 |
| Free school meals | 30.4% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 97.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 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 | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meonwayfederation.org.uk | www.wimborne.portsmouth.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Meon Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 28.6).
- •Meon Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 51%).
- •Wimborne Primary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 336.
- •Meon Junior 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 Junior School better than Wimborne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Meon Junior School ranks higher (38.4 vs 28.6 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 Junior School and Wimborne Primary School?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meon Junior School: 336. Wimborne Primary School: 557. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meon Junior School and Wimborne Primary School rank in South East?
Meon Junior School is 1759th of 2,471 and Wimborne Primary School is 2043rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).