Birdham CE Primary School vs Sidlesham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.3 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
Sidlesham Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
139 students
| Measure | Birdham CE Primary School Chichester, South East | Sidlesham Primary School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1389 of 2,471 | #1951 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8024 of 15,697 | #11764 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 109 | 139 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 139 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 74.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 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 | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.birdhamprimary.co.uk | www.sidleshamprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Birdham CE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.8 vs 32.4).
- •Sidlesham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •Birdham CE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Sidlesham Primary School is the larger school with 139 students compared with 109.
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 Sidlesham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Birdham CE Primary School ranks higher (49.8 vs 32.4 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 Birdham CE Primary School and Sidlesham Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birdham CE Primary School: 109. Sidlesham Primary School: 139. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birdham CE Primary School and Sidlesham Primary School rank in South East?
Birdham CE Primary School is 1389th of 2,471 and Sidlesham Primary School is 1951st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).