Birdham CE Primary School vs Medmerry Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 7.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birdham CE Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
109 students
Medmerry Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
| Measure | Birdham CE Primary School Chichester, South East | Medmerry Primary School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 2,471 | #1722 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8024 of 15,697 | #10303 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 3% |
| 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 | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birdhamprimary.co.uk | www.medmerryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birdham CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 39.3).
- •Medmerry Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 59%).
- •Birdham CE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 3%).
- •Medmerry Primary School is the larger school with 211 students compared with 109.
- •Birdham CE Primary School is a local authority school while Medmerry 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 Birdham CE Primary School better than Medmerry Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdham CE Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 39.3 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 Birdham CE Primary School and Medmerry Primary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdham CE Primary School: 109. Medmerry Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdham CE Primary School and Medmerry Primary School rank in South East?
Birdham CE Primary School is 1389th of 2,471 and Medmerry Primary School is 1722nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).