Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School
Rowland's Castle · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School
Havant · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
275 students
| Measure | Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School Rowland's Castle, South East | Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School Havant, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #642 of 2,471 | #2041 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3494 of 15,697 | #12499 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 204 | 275 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 275 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 72.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 5% |
| 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 | Rowland's Castle | Havant |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rowlandscastle.hants.sch.uk | www.sharpscopseprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 28.6).
- •Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 58%).
- •Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 5%).
- •Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 275 students compared with 204.
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 Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (72.2 vs 28.6 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 Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rowland's Castle and Havant in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School: 204. Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School: 275. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Rowlands Castle St John's Church of England Controlled Primary School is 642nd of 2,471 and Sharps Copse Primary and Nursery School is 2041st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).