Carden Nursery and Primary School vs Coldean Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carden Nursery and Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
359 students
Coldean Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
| Measure | Carden Nursery and Primary School Brighton, South East | Coldean Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2157 of 2,471 | #2078 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13159 of 15,697 | #12672 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 359 | 309 |
| Pupils on roll | 359 | 309 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 48% |
| Capacity filled | 85.5% | 76.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 10% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carden.brighton-hove.sch.uk | www.coldean.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Coldean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 25.1).
- •Carden Nursery and Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 46%).
- •Coldean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Carden Nursery and Primary School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 309.
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 Carden Nursery and Primary School better than Coldean Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coldean Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 25.1 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 Carden Nursery and Primary School and Coldean Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carden Nursery and Primary School: 359. Coldean Primary School: 309. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carden Nursery and Primary School and Coldean Primary School rank in South East?
Carden Nursery and Primary School is 2157th of 2,471 and Coldean Primary School is 2078th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).