Mount Pleasant Juniors vs Shakespeare Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 7.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Pleasant Juniors
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
Shakespeare Junior School
Eastleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
334 students
| Measure | Mount Pleasant Juniors Southampton, South East | Shakespeare Junior School Eastleigh, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2287 of 2,471 | #2159 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14007 of 15,697 | #13168 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 334 | 334 |
| Pupils on roll | 334 | 334 |
| Free school meals | 45.8% | 23.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.8% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Eastleigh |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | mpj.school/ | www.shakespearejuniorschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shakespeare Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.1 vs 19.9).
- •Shakespeare Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 47%).
- •Mount Pleasant Juniors does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Mount Pleasant Juniors better than Shakespeare Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Shakespeare Junior School ranks higher (25.1 vs 19.9 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 Mount Pleasant Juniors and Shakespeare Junior School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Eastleigh in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount Pleasant Juniors: 334. Shakespeare Junior School: 334. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount Pleasant Juniors and Shakespeare Junior School rank in South East?
Mount Pleasant Juniors is 2287th of 2,471 and Shakespeare Junior School is 2159th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).