Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill vs Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Ditchling · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
| Measure | Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Burgess Hill, South East | Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Ditchling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #706 of 2,471 | #168 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3832 of 15,697 | #767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 403 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 150.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 19% |
| 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 | Burgess Hill | Ditchling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birchwoodgrove.org.uk | ditchlingprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 70.4).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 76%).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 5%).
- •Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is the larger school with 403 students compared with 243.
- •Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is a local authority school while Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School 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 Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill better than Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 70.4 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 Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Ditchling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill: 403. Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill is 706th of 2,471 and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 168th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).