Coldean Primary School vs Patcham Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary 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 Junior School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
353 students
| Measure | Coldean Primary School Brighton, South East | Patcham Junior School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2078 of 2,471 | #928 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12672 of 15,697 | #5165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 309 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 48% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 76.1% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 7% |
| 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/ | www.patchamjun.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Patcham Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 27.7).
- •Patcham Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 46%).
- •Coldean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 7%).
- •Patcham Junior School is the larger school with 353 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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Patcham Junior School ranks higher (63.4 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coldean Primary School and Patcham Junior School rank in South East?
Coldean Primary School is 2078th of 2,471 and Patcham Junior School is 928th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).