Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs London Meed Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
London Meed Community Primary School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Ditchling, South East | London Meed Community Primary School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 2,471 | #1545 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #767 of 15,697 | #8974 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 243 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 14.2% |
| Capacity filled | 150.9% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 9% |
| 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 | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | ditchlingprimary.co.uk | www.londonmeedprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 45.5).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 55%).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 9%).
- •London Meed Community Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 243.
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while London Meed Community Primary 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 London Meed Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 45.5 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 Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and London Meed Community Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Ditchling and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 243. London Meed Community Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and London Meed Community Primary School rank in South East?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 168th of 2,471 and London Meed Community Primary School is 1545th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).