Cove Infant School vs St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove Infant School
Farnborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
172 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
172 students
| Measure | Cove Infant School Farnborough, South East | St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #638 of 2,471 | #1189 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3483 of 15,697 | #6727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 172 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Farnborough | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.coveinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cove Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.2 vs 55.9).
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 Cove Infant School better than St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
On the Success Index (England), Cove Infant School ranks higher (72.2 vs 55.9 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 Cove Infant School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Farnborough and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cove Infant School: 172. St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cove Infant School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean rank in South East?
Cove Infant School is 638th of 2,471 and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is 1189th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).