Aldingbourne Primary School vs St Philip Howard Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldingbourne Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
St Philip Howard Catholic School
Bognor Regis · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,322 students
| Measure | Aldingbourne Primary School Chichester, South East | St Philip Howard Catholic School Bognor Regis, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1480 of 2,471 | #185 of 679 |
| National rank | #8554 of 15,697 | #789 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 212 | 1,322 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 1,322 |
| Free school meals | 11.8% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 128% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 52.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.2 |
| town | Chichester | Bognor Regis |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldingbourneprimaryschool.co.uk | www.sphcs.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philip Howard Catholic School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 47.4).
- •St Philip Howard Catholic School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 212.
- •Aldingbourne Primary School is a local authority school while St Philip Howard Catholic 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 Aldingbourne Primary School better than St Philip Howard Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip Howard Catholic School ranks higher (75.1 vs 47.4 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 Aldingbourne Primary School and St Philip Howard Catholic School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Bognor Regis in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldingbourne Primary School: 212. St Philip Howard Catholic School: 1,322. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldingbourne Primary School and St Philip Howard Catholic School rank in South East?
Aldingbourne Primary School is 1480th of 2,471 and St Philip Howard Catholic School is 185th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).