Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy vs Churchwood Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy
St Leonards-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
435 students
Churchwood Primary School
St Leonards-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
241 students
| Measure | Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy St Leonards-on-Sea, South East | Churchwood Primary School St Leonards-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #833 of 2,471 | #2393 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4616 of 15,697 | #14904 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 435 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 41.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 112.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 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 | St Leonards-on-Sea | St Leonards-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arklittleridgeprimary.org | www.churchwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 13.2).
- •Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 46%).
- •Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 241.
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 Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy better than Churchwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy ranks higher (66.2 vs 13.2 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 Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy and Churchwood Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between St Leonards-on-Sea and St Leonards-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy: 435. Churchwood Primary School: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy and Churchwood Primary School rank in South East?
Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy is 833rd of 2,471 and Churchwood Primary School is 2393rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).