Sholing Junior School vs The Heights Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sholing Junior School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
353 students
The Heights Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
353 students
| Measure | Sholing Junior School Southampton, South East | The Heights Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #2052 of 2,471 | #220 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12540 of 15,697 | #1050 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 353 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 25.8% | 2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 100.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 15% |
| 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 | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sholing-jun.co.uk/ | www.theheightsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Heights Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.0 vs 28.4).
- •The Heights Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 53%).
- •The Heights Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 3%).
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 Sholing Junior School better than The Heights Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Heights Primary School ranks higher (88.0 vs 28.4 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 Sholing Junior School and The Heights Primary School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Southampton and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sholing Junior School: 353. The Heights Primary School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sholing Junior School and The Heights Primary School rank in South East?
Sholing Junior School is 2052nd of 2,471 and The Heights Primary School is 220th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).