Coldean Primary School vs Patcham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
Patcham High School
Brighton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,074 students
| Measure | Coldean Primary School Brighton, South East | Patcham High School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2078 of 2,471 | #321 of 679 |
| National rank | #12672 of 15,697 | #1788 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 309 | 1,074 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 1,074 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 26.3% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 95.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.33 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coldean.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Patcham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 27.7).
- •Patcham High School is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 309.
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 Patcham High School?
On the Success Index (England), Patcham High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 27.7 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 Coldean Primary School and Patcham High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coldean Primary School: 309. Patcham High School: 1,074. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coldean Primary School and Patcham High School rank in South East?
Coldean Primary School is 2078th of 2,471 and Patcham High School is 321st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).