Redbridge Community School vs Testwood School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Redbridge Community School
Southampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,106 students
Testwood School
Southampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
820 students
| Measure | Redbridge Community School Southampton, South East | Testwood School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #652 of 679 | #406 of 679 |
| National rank | #3925 of 4,090 | #2480 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,106 | 820 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,106 | 820 |
| Free school meals | 59% | 31.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | 42.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.5% | 36.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 43.5% | 58.1% |
| EBacc average points | 2.63 | 3.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.redbridgecommunityschool.co.uk | www.testwoodschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Testwood School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.6 vs 11.2).
- •Redbridge Community School is the larger school with 1,106 students compared with 820.
- •Redbridge Community School is a local authority school while Testwood 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 Redbridge Community School better than Testwood School?
On the Success Index (England), Testwood School ranks higher (39.6 vs 11.2 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 Redbridge Community School and Testwood School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Redbridge Community School: 1,106. Testwood School: 820. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Redbridge Community School and Testwood School rank in South East?
Redbridge Community School is 652nd of 679 and Testwood School is 406th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).