Brighton Hill Community School vs Chalk Ridge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 626 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Hill Community School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,284 students
Chalk Ridge Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
283 students
| Measure | Brighton Hill Community School Basingstoke, South East | Chalk Ridge Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #310 of 679 | #2196 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1689 of 4,090 | #13424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,284 | 283 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,284 | 283 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 20.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 85.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightonhill.org/ | www.chalkridgepri.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton Hill Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.5 vs 23.7).
- •Brighton Hill Community School is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 283.
- •Brighton Hill Community School is a academy school while Chalk Ridge Primary School is a local authority 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 Brighton Hill Community School better than Chalk Ridge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Brighton Hill Community School ranks higher (55.5 vs 23.7 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 Brighton Hill Community School and Chalk Ridge Primary School?
About 626 m in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Hill Community School: 1,284. Chalk Ridge Primary School: 283. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Hill Community School and Chalk Ridge Primary School rank in South East?
Brighton Hill Community School is 310th of 679 and Chalk Ridge Primary School is 2196th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).