Padnell Infant School vs The Cowplain School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 822 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padnell Infant School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
The Cowplain School
Waterlooville · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
993 students
| Measure | Padnell Infant School Waterlooville, South East | The Cowplain School Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 2,471 | #433 of 679 |
| National rank | #1699 of 15,697 | #2739 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 266 | 993 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 993 |
| Free school meals | 9.4% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.padnell-inf.hants.sch.uk | www.cowplainschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Padnell Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.1 vs 34.2).
- •The Cowplain School is the larger school with 993 students compared with 266.
- •Padnell Infant School is a local authority school while The Cowplain School is a academy 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 Padnell Infant School better than The Cowplain School?
On the Success Index (England), Padnell Infant School ranks higher (83.1 vs 34.2 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 Padnell Infant School and The Cowplain School?
About 822 m in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padnell Infant School: 266. The Cowplain School: 993. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padnell Infant School and The Cowplain School rank in South East?
Padnell Infant School is 339th of 2,471 and The Cowplain School is 433rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).