Southbourne Infant School vs St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southbourne Infant School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
176 students
St James Church of England Controlled Primary School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
224 students
| Measure | Southbourne Infant School Emsworth, South East | St James Church of England Controlled Primary School Emsworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #936 of 2,471 | #705 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5225 of 15,697 | #3827 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 176 | 224 |
| Pupils on roll | 176 | 224 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Emsworth | Emsworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southbourneinfants.co.uk | www.stjems.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St James Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.5 vs 63.1).
- •St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 176.
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 Southbourne Infant School better than St James Church of England Controlled Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St James Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 63.1 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 Southbourne Infant School and St James Church of England Controlled Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Emsworth and Emsworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southbourne Infant School: 176. St James Church of England Controlled Primary School: 224. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southbourne Infant School and St James Church of England Controlled Primary School rank in South East?
Southbourne Infant School is 936th of 2,471 and St James Church of England Controlled Primary School is 705th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).