Chichester Free School vs Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chichester Free School
Chichester · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,118 students
Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
| Measure | Chichester Free School Chichester, South East | Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #311 of 679 | #2404 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1709 of 4,090 | #15058 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,118 | 127 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,118 | 127 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 25.2% |
| Capacity filled | 109.6% | 100.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 18% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chichesterfreeschool.org.uk | www.rumboldswhyke.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Chichester Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 11.9).
- •Chichester Free School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 18%).
- •Chichester Free School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •Chichester Free School is the larger school with 1,118 students compared with 127.
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 Chichester Free School better than Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Chichester Free School ranks higher (55.1 vs 11.9 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 Chichester Free School and Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chichester Free School: 1,118. Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School: 127. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chichester Free School and Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Chichester Free School is 311th of 679 and Rumboldswhyke CofE Primary School is 2404th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).