Bury CofE Primary School vs St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 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
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
44 students
| Measure | Bury CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East | St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1678 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #9941 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 87 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 44 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 124.3% | 41.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 20% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bury CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.9 vs 21.3).
- •Bury CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 20%).
- •Bury CofE Primary School is the larger school with 87 students compared with 44.
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 St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
On the Success Index (England), Bury CofE Primary School ranks higher (40.9 vs 21.3 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 Bury CofE Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury CofE Primary School: 87. St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury CofE Primary School and St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham rank in South East?
Bury CofE Primary School is 1678th of 2,471 and St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).