Barcombe Church of England Primary School vs Chailey School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
132 students
Chailey School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
862 students
| Measure | Barcombe Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East | Chailey School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1496 of 2,471 | #192 of 679 |
| National rank | #8611 of 15,697 | #867 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 132 | 862 |
| Pupils on roll | 132 | 862 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.66 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.chaileyschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Chailey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 47.2).
- •Chailey School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 132.
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 Barcombe Church of England Primary School better than Chailey School?
On the Success Index (England), Chailey School ranks higher (73.2 vs 47.2 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 Barcombe Church of England Primary School and Chailey School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School: 132. Chailey School: 862. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcombe Church of England Primary School and Chailey School rank in South East?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is 1496th of 2,471 and Chailey School is 192nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).