Bourne Community College vs Chidham Parochial Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Community College
Emsworth · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
692 students
Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
| Measure | Bourne Community College Emsworth, South East | Chidham Parochial Primary School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #417 of 679 | #1273 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2613 of 4,090 | #7262 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 692 | 173 |
| Pupils on roll | 692 | 173 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 19.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 32.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Emsworth | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bourne.org.uk/ | www.chidhamschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chidham Parochial Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 36.8).
- •Bourne Community College is the larger school with 692 students compared with 173.
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 Bourne Community College better than Chidham Parochial Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chidham Parochial Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 36.8 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 Bourne Community College and Chidham Parochial Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Emsworth and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Community College: 692. Chidham Parochial Primary School: 173. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Community College and Chidham Parochial Primary School rank in South East?
Bourne Community College is 417th of 679 and Chidham Parochial Primary School is 1273rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).