Brede Primary School vs Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.5 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
Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Rye · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
159 students
| Measure | Brede Primary School Rye, South East | Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery Rye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #386 of 2,471 | #1191 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1964 of 15,697 | #6743 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 97 | 159 |
| Pupils on roll | 97 | 159 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 147.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 100% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Rye | Rye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brede.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.northiamcep.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brede Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.2 vs 55.8).
- •Brede Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (100% vs 79%).
- •Brede Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 159 students compared with 97.
- •Brede Primary School is a local authority school while Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a academy 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 Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Brede Primary School ranks higher (81.2 vs 55.8 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 Brede Primary School and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Rye and Rye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brede Primary School: 97. Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 159. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brede Primary School and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Brede Primary School is 386th of 2,471 and Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 1191st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).