Newtown Soberton Infant School vs St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Soberton Infant School
Fareham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
73 students
St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
202 students
| Measure | Newtown Soberton Infant School Fareham, South East | St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 2,471 | #1745 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2483 of 15,697 | #10426 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 73 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 73 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 11% | 16.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 44% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Fareham | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meonvalleyfederation.hants.sch.uk | stjohnthebaptistprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newtown Soberton Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.9 vs 38.7).
- •St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 73.
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 Newtown Soberton Infant School better than St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Soberton Infant School ranks higher (77.9 vs 38.7 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 Newtown Soberton Infant School and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Fareham and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Soberton Infant School: 73. St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Soberton Infant School and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Newtown Soberton Infant School is 470th of 2,471 and St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School is 1745th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).