Bury CofE Primary School vs St Philip's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.1 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School
Arundel · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Bury CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East | St Philip's Catholic Primary School Arundel, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1678 of 2,471 | #42 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9941 of 15,697 | #156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 87 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 87 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 124.3% | 99.5% |
| 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 | Arundel |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bury.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.2 vs 40.9).
- •St Philip's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 87.
- •Bury CofE Primary School is a local authority school while St Philip's Catholic Primary School 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 Bury CofE Primary School better than St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Philip's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (97.2 vs 40.9 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Arundel in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bury CofE Primary School: 87. St Philip's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bury CofE Primary School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Bury CofE Primary School is 1678th of 2,471 and St Philip's Catholic Primary School is 42nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).