North Baddesley Infant School vs Thameside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Baddesley Infant School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
321 students
Thameside Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
322 students
| Measure | North Baddesley Infant School Southampton, South East | Thameside Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #783 of 2,471 | #2014 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4345 of 15,697 | #12254 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 321 | 322 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 322 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 19.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northbaddesley-inf.co.uk | www.thamesideprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Baddesley Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.6 vs 29.8).
- •Thameside Primary School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 321.
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 North Baddesley Infant School better than Thameside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Baddesley Infant School ranks higher (67.6 vs 29.8 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 North Baddesley Infant School and Thameside Primary School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Baddesley Infant School: 321. Thameside Primary School: 322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Baddesley Infant School and Thameside Primary School rank in South East?
North Baddesley Infant School is 783rd of 2,471 and Thameside Primary School is 2014th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).