Northwood Primary School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Primary School
Cowes · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
178 students
Priory School
Whippingham · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
172 students
| Measure | Northwood Primary School Cowes, South East | Priory School Whippingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2150 of 2,471 | #208 of 679 |
| National rank | #13113 of 15,697 | #1018 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 178 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 67.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cowes | Whippingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northwoodpri.co.uk | www.prioryschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.1 vs 25.4).
- •Northwood Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 172.
- •Northwood Primary School is a academy school while Priory School is a independent 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 Northwood Primary School better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (70.1 vs 25.4 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 Northwood Primary School and Priory School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cowes and Whippingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Northwood Primary School: 178. Priory School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Northwood Primary School and Priory School rank in South East?
Northwood Primary School is 2150th of 2,471 and Priory School is 208th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).