Burwash CofE School vs Darvell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burwash CofE School
Etchingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
158 students
Darvell School
Robertsbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
68 students
| Measure | Burwash CofE School Etchingham, South East | Darvell School Robertsbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #834 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4619 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 158 | 68 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 68 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 56.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Etchingham | Robertsbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.burwash.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Burwash CofE School is the larger school with 158 students compared with 68.
- •Burwash CofE School is a local authority school while Darvell 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 Burwash CofE School better than Darvell School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burwash CofE School and Darvell School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Etchingham and Robertsbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burwash CofE School: 158. Darvell School: 68. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burwash CofE School and Darvell School rank in South East?
Burwash CofE School is 834th of 2,471 and Darvell School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).