Burgess Hill Girls vs Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burgess Hill Girls
Burgess Hill · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
440 students
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Ditchling · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
| Measure | Burgess Hill Girls Burgess Hill, South East | Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Ditchling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #460 of 679 | #168 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2876 of 4,090 | #767 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–19 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 440 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 440 | 243 |
| Free school meals | – | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 61.1% | 150.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | – |
| town | Burgess Hill | Ditchling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | ditchlingprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 31.6).
- •Burgess Hill Girls is the larger school with 440 students compared with 243.
- •Burgess Hill Girls is a independent school while Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Burgess Hill Girls is girls and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is co-educational.
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 Burgess Hill Girls better than Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 31.6 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 Burgess Hill Girls and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Ditchling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burgess Hill Girls: 440. Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burgess Hill Girls and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Burgess Hill Girls is 460th of 679 and Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 168th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).