Overton Church of England Primary School vs Testbourne Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overton Church of England Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
391 students
Testbourne Community School
Whitchurch · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
949 students
| Measure | Overton Church of England Primary School Basingstoke, South East | Testbourne Community School Whitchurch, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #528 of 2,471 | #160 of 679 |
| National rank | #2837 of 15,697 | #641 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 391 | 949 |
| Pupils on roll | 391 | 949 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 53.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Whitchurch |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.overtonprimary.co.uk/ | www.testbourne.school |
The verdict
- •Testbourne Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 75.8).
- •Testbourne Community School is the larger school with 949 students compared with 391.
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 Overton Church of England Primary School better than Testbourne Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Testbourne Community School ranks higher (79.3 vs 75.8 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 Overton Church of England Primary School and Testbourne Community School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Whitchurch in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overton Church of England Primary School: 391. Testbourne Community School: 949. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overton Church of England Primary School and Testbourne Community School rank in South East?
Overton Church of England Primary School is 528th of 2,471 and Testbourne Community School is 160th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).