Carlton Hill Primary School vs Kings Brighton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 669 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Hill Primary School
BRIGHTON · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
215 students
Kings Brighton
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
79 students
| Measure | Carlton Hill Primary School BRIGHTON, South East | Kings Brighton Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1394 of 2,471 | #663 of 679 |
| National rank | #8080 of 15,697 | #3983 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 14–19 |
| Students | 215 | 79 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 79 |
| Free school meals | 41.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 26.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 2.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.2 |
| town | BRIGHTON | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carltonhill.brighton-hove.sch.uk | www.kingseducation.com/study-locations/brighton/ |
The verdict
- •Carlton Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.6 vs 9.0).
- •Carlton Hill Primary School is the larger school with 215 students compared with 79.
- •Carlton Hill Primary School is a local authority school while Kings Brighton 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 Carlton Hill Primary School better than Kings Brighton?
On the Success Index (England), Carlton Hill Primary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 9.0 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 Carlton Hill Primary School and Kings Brighton?
About 669 m in a straight line, between BRIGHTON and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Hill Primary School: 215. Kings Brighton: 79. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Hill Primary School and Kings Brighton rank in South East?
Carlton Hill Primary School is 1394th of 2,471 and Kings Brighton is 663rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).