St Patrick's Catholic Primary School vs Woolston Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 314 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Southampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
428 students
Woolston Infant School
Southampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
160 students
| Measure | St Patrick's Catholic Primary School Southampton, South East | Woolston Infant School Southampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #437 of 2,471 | #1712 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2287 of 15,697 | #10229 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 428 | 160 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 160 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 84.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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.spcps.co.uk/ | www.woolstoninfantschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.1 vs 39.7).
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 160.
- •St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is a local authority school while Woolston Infant 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School better than Woolston Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Patrick's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (79.1 vs 39.7 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 St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Woolston Infant School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Southampton and Southampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School: 428. Woolston Infant School: 160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Patrick's Catholic Primary School and Woolston Infant School rank in South East?
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is 437th of 2,471 and Woolston Infant School is 1712th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).