Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School vs St Margaret's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
52 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School
Littlehampton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
| Measure | Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School Worthing, South East | St Margaret's CofE Primary School Littlehampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1467 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #8473 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 52 | 408 |
| Pupils on roll | 52 | 408 |
| Free school meals | 27.5% | 12% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 11% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 5% |
| 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 | Worthing | Littlehampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.claphamandpatching.co.uk | www.stmargaretsprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 10.8).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 11%).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 0%).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School is the larger school with 408 students compared with 52.
- •Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School is a academy school while St Margaret's CofE Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School better than St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 10.8 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 Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Littlehampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School: 52. St Margaret's CofE Primary School: 408. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School is unranked and St Margaret's CofE Primary School is 1467th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).