Chidham Parochial Primary School vs Southbourne Junior 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 Junior School
Emsworth · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
228 students
| Measure | Chidham Parochial Primary School Chichester, South East | Southbourne Junior School Emsworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1273 of 2,471 | #1859 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7262 of 15,697 | #11113 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 173 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 19.1% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 4% |
| 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.southbournejuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chidham Parochial Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.3 vs 35.7).
- •Chidham Parochial Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Chidham Parochial Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Southbourne Junior School is the larger school with 228 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Chidham Parochial Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 35.7 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chidham Parochial Primary School and Southbourne Junior School rank in South East?
Chidham Parochial Primary School is 1273rd of 2,471 and Southbourne Junior School is 1859th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).