Billingshurst Primary Academy vs William Penn School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.3 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
William Penn School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
| Measure | Billingshurst Primary Academy Billingshurst, South East | William Penn School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #653 of 2,471 | #1612 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3542 of 15,697 | #9430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 596 | 84 |
| Pupils on roll | 596 | 84 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 11.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 64% |
| 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.williampenn.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 43.4).
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 64%).
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy is the larger school with 596 students compared with 84.
- •Billingshurst Primary Academy is a academy school while William Penn 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 William Penn School?
On the Success Index (England), Billingshurst Primary Academy ranks higher (71.9 vs 43.4 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 Billingshurst Primary Academy and William Penn School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Billingshurst and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billingshurst Primary Academy: 596. William Penn School: 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billingshurst Primary Academy and William Penn School rank in South East?
Billingshurst Primary Academy is 653rd of 2,471 and William Penn School is 1612th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).