City of London Freemen's School vs Seaford College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 48 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City of London Freemen's School
Surrey · Independent all-through · Ages 7–18
971 students
Seaford College
Petworth · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
970 students
| Measure | City of London Freemen's School Surrey, South East | Seaford College Petworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #527 of 679 | #620 of 679 |
| National rank | #3294 of 4,090 | #3754 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 971 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 971 | 970 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 27.3 | 31.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.58 | 2.97 |
| A level points per entry | 49.1 | 34.3 |
| town | Surrey | Petworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.freemens.org | www.seaford.org |
The verdict
- •City of London Freemen's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.3 vs 16.3).
- •City of London Freemen's School is the larger school with 971 students compared with 970.
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 City of London Freemen's School better than Seaford College?
On the Success Index (England), City of London Freemen's School ranks higher (23.3 vs 16.3 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 City of London Freemen's School and Seaford College?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Surrey and Petworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City of London Freemen's School: 971. Seaford College: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City of London Freemen's School and Seaford College rank in South East?
City of London Freemen's School is 527th of 679 and Seaford College is 620th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).