Priestlands 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.
Priestlands School
Lymington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,205 students
Walhampton School
Lymington · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
338 students
| Measure | Priestlands School Lymington, South East | Walhampton School Lymington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #231 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #1122 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 1,205 | 338 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,205 | 338 |
| Free school meals | 20.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lymington | Lymington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.priestlands.hants.sch.uk/ | www.walhampton.com |
The verdict
- •Priestlands School is the larger school with 1,205 students compared with 338.
- •Priestlands School is a academy 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 Priestlands 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 Priestlands 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?
Priestlands School: 1,205. Walhampton School: 338. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priestlands School and Walhampton School rank in South East?
Priestlands School is 231st of 679 and Walhampton School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).