Billingshurst Primary Academy vs Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billingshurst Primary Academy
Billingshurst · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
596 students
Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
137 students
| Measure | Billingshurst Primary Academy Billingshurst, South East | Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #653 of 2,471 | #2305 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3542 of 15,697 | #14141 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 596 | 137 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 137 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 18% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Billingshurst | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.billingshurstprimary.org.uk/web | www.slinfold.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 19.0).
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 18%).
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy is the larger school with 596 students compared with 137.
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy is a academy school while Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is a local authority 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 Billingshurst Primary Academy better than Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School?
On the Success Index (England), Billingshurst Primary Academy ranks higher (71.9 vs 19.0 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 Billingshurst Primary Academy and Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Billingshurst and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingshurst Primary Academy: 596. Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School: 137. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingshurst Primary Academy and Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School rank in South East?
Billingshurst Primary Academy is 653rd of 2,471 and Slinfold CofE Primary School and Pre School is 2305th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).