Bishop Luffa School, Chichester vs The Prebendal School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester
Chichester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,600 students
The Prebendal School
Chichester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
119 students
| Measure | Bishop Luffa School, Chichester Chichester, South East | The Prebendal School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #150 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #595 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 1,600 | 119 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,600 | 119 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.3% | 41% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bishopluffa.org.uk | www.prebendalschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is the larger school with 1,600 students compared with 119.
- •Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is a academy school while The Prebendal School is a independent 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 Bishop Luffa School, Chichester better than The Prebendal School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Luffa School, Chichester and The Prebendal School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester: 1,600. The Prebendal School: 119. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Luffa School, Chichester and The Prebendal School rank in South East?
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester is 150th of 679 and The Prebendal School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).