Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School vs Plumpton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.9 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
Plumpton Primary School
Near Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
| Measure | Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Ditchling, South East | Plumpton Primary School Near Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 2,471 | #1655 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #767 of 15,697 | #9815 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 243 | 136 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 136 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 150.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 6% |
| 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 | Near Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | ditchlingprimary.co.uk | www.plumpton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.3 vs 41.5).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 50%).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 6%).
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 136.
- •Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Plumpton 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 Plumpton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (90.3 vs 41.5 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 Plumpton Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ditchling and Near Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School: 243. Plumpton Primary School: 136. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School and Plumpton Primary School rank in South East?
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School is 168th of 2,471 and Plumpton Primary School is 1655th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).