Padnell Junior School vs Woodcroft Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Padnell Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
360 students
Woodcroft Primary
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Padnell Junior School Waterlooville, South East | Woodcroft Primary Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1170 of 2,471 | #2314 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6564 of 15,697 | #14220 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 360 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 360 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Waterlooville | Waterlooville |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.padnell-jun.hants.sch.uk/ | www.woodcroftprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Padnell Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 18.5).
- •Padnell Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 39%).
- •Woodcroft Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Padnell Junior School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 203.
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 Junior School better than Woodcroft Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Padnell Junior School ranks higher (56.6 vs 18.5 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 Junior School and Woodcroft Primary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Padnell Junior School: 360. Woodcroft Primary: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Padnell Junior School and Woodcroft Primary rank in South East?
Padnell Junior School is 1170th of 2,471 and Woodcroft Primary is 2314th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).