Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs Hassocks Infant 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.
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Ditchling · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
243 students
Hassocks Infant School
Hassocks · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
266 students
| Measure | Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Ditchling, South East | Hassocks Infant School Hassocks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #168 of 2,471 | #85 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #767 of 15,697 | #359 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 243 | 266 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 266 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Capacity filled | 150.9% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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 | Ditchling | Hassocks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | ditchlingprimary.co.uk | www.hassocks.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Hassocks Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.5 vs 90.3).
- •Hassocks Infant School is the larger school with 266 students compared with 243.
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Hassocks Infant School is a local authority 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 Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School better than Hassocks Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Hassocks Infant School ranks higher (94.5 vs 90.3 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 Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Hassocks Infant School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ditchling and Hassocks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 243. Hassocks Infant School: 266. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Hassocks Infant School rank in South East?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 168th of 2,471 and Hassocks Infant School is 85th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).