Bury CofE Primary School vs Dorset House School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bury CofE Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
87 students
Dorset House School
Pulborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
126 students
| Measure | Bury CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East | Dorset House School Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1678 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #9941 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–13 |
| Students | 87 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 124.3% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Pulborough | Pulborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.dorsethouseschool.com |
The verdict
- •Dorset House School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 87.
- •Bury CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Dorset House 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 Bury CofE Primary School better than Dorset House 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 Bury CofE Primary School and Dorset House School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury CofE Primary School: 87. Dorset House School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury CofE Primary School and Dorset House School rank in South East?
Bury CofE Primary School is 1678th of 2,471 and Dorset House School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).