Purbrook Park School vs Solent Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purbrook Park School
Waterlooville · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
921 students
Solent Junior School
Portsmouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
359 students
| Measure | Purbrook Park School Waterlooville, South East | Solent Junior School Portsmouth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #244 of 679 | #1314 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1204 of 4,090 | #7501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 921 | 359 |
| Pupils on roll | 921 | 359 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Capacity filled | 108.6% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.00 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Waterlooville | Portsmouth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.purbrookparkschool.co.uk/ | solentjunior.thesolentschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Purbrook Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 52.3).
- •Purbrook Park School is the larger school with 921 students compared with 359.
- •Purbrook Park School is a local authority school while Solent Junior 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 Purbrook Park School better than Solent Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Purbrook Park School ranks higher (65.8 vs 52.3 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 Purbrook Park School and Solent Junior School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waterlooville and Portsmouth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Purbrook Park School: 921. Solent Junior School: 359. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Purbrook Park School and Solent Junior School rank in South East?
Purbrook Park School is 244th of 679 and Solent Junior School is 1314th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).