Alfriston School vs Purley CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 112 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfriston School
Polegate · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
85 students
Purley CofE Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
85 students
| Measure | Alfriston School Polegate, South East | Purley CofE Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 2,471 | #1890 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9206 of 15,697 | #11330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 85 | 85 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 85 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 81% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Polegate | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alfriston.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.purleyprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Alfriston School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.3 vs 34.5).
- •Purley CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 54%).
- •Alfriston School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
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 Alfriston School better than Purley CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alfriston School ranks higher (44.3 vs 34.5 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 Alfriston School and Purley CofE Primary School?
About 112 km in a straight line, between Polegate and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alfriston School: 85. Purley CofE Primary School: 85. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfriston School and Purley CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Alfriston School is 1579th of 2,471 and Purley CofE Primary School is 1890th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).