Burwash CofE School vs Robertsbridge Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.2 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
Robertsbridge Community College
Robertsbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
| Measure | Burwash CofE School Etchingham, South East | Robertsbridge Community College Robertsbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #834 of 2,471 | #303 of 679 |
| National rank | #4619 of 15,697 | #1647 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 158 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 158 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 90.3% | 85.9% |
| 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 scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 56.5).
- •Robertsbridge Community College is the larger school with 644 students compared with 158.
- •Burwash CofE School is a local authority school while Robertsbridge Community College 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 Burwash CofE School better than Robertsbridge Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Burwash CofE School ranks higher (66.2 vs 56.5 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 Burwash CofE School and Robertsbridge Community College?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Etchingham and Robertsbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burwash CofE School: 158. Robertsbridge Community College: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burwash CofE School and Robertsbridge Community College rank in South East?
Burwash CofE School is 834th of 2,471 and Robertsbridge Community College is 303rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).