Pennington Church of England Primary School vs Walhampton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennington Church of England Primary School
Lymington · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
170 students
Walhampton School
Lymington · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students
| Measure | Pennington Church of England Primary School Lymington, South East | Walhampton School Lymington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2396 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #14962 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 170 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 170 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 50% | – |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | Lymington | Lymington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.penningtonjunior.com | www.walhampton.com |
The verdict
- •Walhampton School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 170.
- •Pennington Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Walhampton 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 Pennington Church of England Primary School better than Walhampton School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pennington Church of England Primary School and Walhampton School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lymington and Lymington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennington Church of England Primary School: 170. Walhampton School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennington Church of England Primary School and Walhampton School rank in South East?
Pennington Church of England Primary School is 2396th of 2,471 and Walhampton School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).