Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School vs Ditcham Park School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
66 students
Ditcham Park School
Petersfield · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
428 students
| Measure | Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School Chichester, South East | Ditcham Park School Petersfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 92 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #2295 of 2,471 | #60 of 679 |
| National rank | #14059 of 15,697 | #201 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 66 | 428 |
| Pupils on roll | 66 | 428 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 47.1% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 42% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 59.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 76.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chichester | Petersfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | dvsf.school/ | www.ditchampark.com |
The verdict
- •Ditcham Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (92.4 vs 19.5).
- •Ditcham Park School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 66.
- •Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Ditcham Park School is a independent 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 Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School better than Ditcham Park School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditcham Park School ranks higher (92.4 vs 19.5 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 Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School and Ditcham Park School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Petersfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School: 66. Ditcham Park School: 428. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School and Ditcham Park School rank in South East?
Compton and Up Marden CofE Primary School is 2295th of 2,471 and Ditcham Park School is 60th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).