Purbrook Junior School vs St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purbrook Junior School
Waterlooville · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
380 students
St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville
Waterlooville · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Purbrook Junior School Waterlooville, South East | St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville Waterlooville, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1208 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6821 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 380 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 380 | – |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.purbrook-jun.hants.sch.uk | www.stpeterswaterlooville.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Purbrook Junior School is a local authority school while St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville 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 Purbrook Junior School better than St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
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 Purbrook Junior School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Waterlooville in South East.
How do Purbrook Junior School and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville rank in South East?
Purbrook Junior School is 1208th of 2,471 and St Peter's Catholic Primary School, Waterlooville is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).