Brede Primary School vs Buckswood School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brede Primary School
Rye · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
97 students
Buckswood School
East Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
193 students
| Measure | Brede Primary School Rye, South East | Buckswood School East Sussex, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 2,471 | #654 of 679 |
| National rank | #1964 of 15,697 | #3932 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 97 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 42.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 16.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 1.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 1.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Rye | East Sussex |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.buckswood.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brede Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 11.0).
- •Buckswood School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 97.
- •Brede Primary School is a local authority school while Buckswood 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 Brede Primary School better than Buckswood School?
On the Success Index (England), Brede Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 11.0 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 Brede Primary School and Buckswood School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Rye and East Sussex in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brede Primary School: 97. Buckswood School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brede Primary School and Buckswood School rank in South East?
Brede Primary School is 386th of 2,471 and Buckswood School is 654th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).