Coldean Primary School vs Moulsecoomb Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coldean Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
309 students
Moulsecoomb Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
205 students
| Measure | Coldean Primary School Brighton, South East | Moulsecoomb Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2078 of 2,471 | #2202 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12672 of 15,697 | #13463 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 309 | 205 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 205 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 62.9% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 33.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 8% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coldean.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | moulsecoomb.brighton-hove.sch.uk/brighton-hove/primary/moulsecoomb |
The verdict
- •Coldean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.7 vs 23.4).
- •Coldean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 8%).
- •Coldean Primary School is the larger school with 309 students compared with 205.
- •Coldean Primary School is a local authority school while Moulsecoomb Primary School is a academy 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 Coldean Primary School better than Moulsecoomb Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Coldean Primary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 23.4 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 Coldean Primary School and Moulsecoomb Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coldean Primary School: 309. Moulsecoomb Primary School: 205. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coldean Primary School and Moulsecoomb Primary School rank in South East?
Coldean Primary School is 2078th of 2,471 and Moulsecoomb Primary School is 2202nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).