Bolney CofE Primary School vs Southway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolney CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
Southway Junior School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | Bolney CofE Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | Southway Junior School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1787 of 2,471 | #904 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10652 of 15,697 | #5005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 106 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 106 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 20% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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 | Haywards Heath | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | bolneyschool.org.uk | www.southwayjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 37.7).
- •Southway Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 20%).
- •Bolney CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Southway Junior School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 106.
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 Bolney CofE Primary School better than Southway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Southway Junior School ranks higher (64.2 vs 37.7 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 Bolney CofE Primary School and Southway Junior School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bolney CofE Primary School: 106. Southway Junior School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bolney CofE Primary School and Southway Junior School rank in South East?
Bolney CofE Primary School is 1787th of 2,471 and Southway Junior School is 904th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).