St Philip's Catholic Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Arundel, South East BN18 9BA · West Sussex
#42 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#156 of 15,697 nationally
About St Philip's Catholic Primary School
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a academy primary located in Arundel, in the West Sussex local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 5–11. In 2025 it enrolled 209 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 97.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of primary schools in England and 42nd of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (97th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 209; capacity filled 99.5%.
There are 7 schools in Arundel; St Philip's Catholic Primary School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)3.8%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for St Philip's Catholic Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 209
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 3.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Arundel CofE Primary School
Arundel · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students · 919 m away
Lyminster Primary School
Littlehampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
205 students · 4.1 km away
Walberton & Binsted CofE Primary School
Arundel · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
203 students · 4.3 km away
White Meadows Primary Academy
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
616 students · 4.5 km away
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students · 4.6 km away
Slindon CofE Primary School
Arundel · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 4.7 km away
The Littlehampton Academy
Littlehampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students · 4.9 km away
Yapton CE Primary School
Arundel · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
304 students · 5.1 km away
River Beach Primary School
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students · 5.1 km away
Summerlea Community Primary School
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
377 students · 5.3 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Chiddingstone Church of England School
Edenbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
Sandfield Primary School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Westgate Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Brenchley and Matfield Church of England Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Orchard Meadow Primary School
Oxford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
St Mark and All Saints Church of England Primary
Godalming · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
209 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Philip's Catholic Primary School a good school?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 97.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England) and ranks #42 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does St Philip's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School ranks #42 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #156 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School had 209 students in 2025.
Is St Philip's Catholic Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
St Philip's Catholic Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 5–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Philip's Catholic Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.