Barcombe Church of England Primary School vs King's Academy Ringmer
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.8 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
King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
659 students
| Measure | Barcombe Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East | King's Academy Ringmer Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1496 of 2,471 | #286 of 679 |
| National rank | #8611 of 15,697 | #1533 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 132 | 659 |
| Pupils on roll | 132 | 659 |
| Free school meals | 6.8% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 41.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.barcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.kgaringmer.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Academy Ringmer scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 47.2).
- •King's Academy Ringmer is the larger school with 659 students compared with 132.
- •Barcombe Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while King's Academy Ringmer 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 Barcombe Church of England Primary School better than King's Academy Ringmer?
On the Success Index (England), King's Academy Ringmer ranks higher (59.1 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 King's Academy Ringmer?
About 4.8 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. King's Academy Ringmer: 659. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barcombe Church of England Primary School and King's Academy Ringmer rank in South East?
Barcombe Church of England Primary School is 1496th of 2,471 and King's Academy Ringmer is 286th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).