Beckley Church of England Primary School vs Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beckley Church of England Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
83 students
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rye · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
| Measure | Beckley Church of England Primary School Rye, South East | Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery Rye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1753 of 2,471 | #1191 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10471 of 15,697 | #6743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 83 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 147.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 79% |
| 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 | Rye | Rye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beckley.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.northiamcep.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 38.4).
- •Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 50%).
- •Beckley Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 159 students compared with 83.
- •Beckley Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 Beckley Church of England Primary School better than Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (55.8 vs 38.4 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 Beckley Church of England Primary School and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Rye and Rye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beckley Church of England Primary School: 83. Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beckley Church of England Primary School and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Beckley Church of England Primary School is 1753rd of 2,471 and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1191st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).