Aldrington CofE Primary School vs West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aldrington CofE Primary School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School
Hove · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
216 students
| Measure | Aldrington CofE Primary School Hove, South East | West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1415 of 2,471 | #1992 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8213 of 15,697 | #12126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 412 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 54.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.5% | 48.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 9% |
| 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 | Hove | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.aldrington.org | www.westblatchingtonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Aldrington CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.0 vs 30.5).
- •Aldrington CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 53%).
- •West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 6%).
- •Aldrington CofE Primary School is the larger school with 412 students compared with 216.
- •Aldrington CofE Primary School is a local authority school while West Blatchington Primary and Nursery 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 Aldrington CofE Primary School better than West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Aldrington CofE Primary School ranks higher (49.0 vs 30.5 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 Aldrington CofE Primary School and West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hove and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aldrington CofE Primary School: 412. West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aldrington CofE Primary School and West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Aldrington CofE Primary School is 1415th of 2,471 and West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School is 1992nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).