Chailey School vs Plumpton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chailey School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
862 students
Plumpton Primary School
Near Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Chailey School Lewes, South East | Plumpton Primary School Near Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #192 of 679 | #1655 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #867 of 4,090 | #9815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 862 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.66 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Near Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chaileyschool.org/ | www.plumpton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chailey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.2 vs 41.5).
- •Chailey School is the larger school with 862 students compared with 136.
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 Chailey School better than Plumpton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chailey School ranks higher (73.2 vs 41.5 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 Chailey School and Plumpton Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Near Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chailey School: 862. Plumpton Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chailey School and Plumpton Primary School rank in South East?
Chailey School is 192nd of 679 and Plumpton Primary School is 1655th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).