Chidham Parochial Primary School vs Southbourne Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chidham Parochial Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
Southbourne Infant School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
176 students
| Measure | Chidham Parochial Primary School Chichester, South East | Southbourne Infant School Emsworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 2,471 | #936 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7262 of 15,697 | #5225 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 173 | 176 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 176 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 15.9% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Chichester | Emsworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chidhamschool.org.uk/ | www.southbourneinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southbourne Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.1 vs 53.3).
- •Southbourne Infant School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 173.
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 Chidham Parochial Primary School better than Southbourne Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Southbourne Infant School ranks higher (63.1 vs 53.3 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 Chidham Parochial Primary School and Southbourne Infant School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Emsworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chidham Parochial Primary School: 173. Southbourne Infant School: 176. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chidham Parochial Primary School and Southbourne Infant School rank in South East?
Chidham Parochial Primary School is 1273rd of 2,471 and Southbourne Infant School is 936th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).