Shirley Junior School vs Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 609 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
361 students
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
619 students
| Measure | Shirley Junior School Southampton, South East | Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2137 of 2,471 | #2212 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13048 of 15,697 | #13526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 361 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 361 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 19.7% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.3% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 1% |
| 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 | Southampton | Southampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shirleyjuniorschool.org.uk | www.wordsworthprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shirley Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (25.7 vs 23.1).
- •Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 48%).
- •Shirley Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 1%).
- •Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 361.
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 Shirley Junior School better than Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Shirley Junior School ranks higher (25.7 vs 23.1 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 Shirley Junior School and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School?
About 609 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirley Junior School: 361. Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirley Junior School and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Shirley Junior School is 2137th of 2,471 and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School is 2212th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).