Morelands Primary School vs Solent Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Morelands Primary School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
315 students
Solent Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | Morelands Primary School Waterlooville, South East | Solent Junior School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2272 of 2,471 | #1314 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13931 of 15,697 | #7501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 315 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 11% |
| 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 | Waterlooville | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | morelandsprimaryschool.co.uk | solentjunior.thesolentschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Solent Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.3 vs 20.3).
- •Solent Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 43%).
- •Solent Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 4%).
- •Solent Junior School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 315.
- •Morelands Primary School is a local authority school while Solent Junior 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 Morelands Primary School better than Solent Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Solent Junior School ranks higher (52.3 vs 20.3 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 Morelands Primary School and Solent Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Morelands Primary School: 315. Solent Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Morelands Primary School and Solent Junior School rank in South East?
Morelands Primary School is 2272nd of 2,471 and Solent Junior School is 1314th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).