Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School vs Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 686 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
372 students
Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
619 students
| Measure | Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School Southampton, South East | Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 8 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2448 of 2,471 | #2212 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #15411 of 15,697 | #13526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 372 | 619 |
| Pupils on roll | 372 | 619 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 37.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 103.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.shirleywarren.co.uk | www.wordsworthprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.1 vs 8.3).
- •Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 25%).
- •Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 619 students compared with 372.
- •Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School is a local authority school while Wordsworth Primary and Nursery 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 Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School better than Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (23.1 vs 8.3 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 Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School: 372. Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School: 619. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School and Wordsworth Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School is 2448th 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).