Dorset House School vs Fittleworth CofE Village School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorset House School
Pulborough · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
126 students
Fittleworth CofE Village School
Fittleworth · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
124 students
| Measure | Dorset House School Pulborough, South East | Fittleworth CofE Village School Fittleworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2158 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #13163 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 124 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 124 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.7% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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 | Pulborough | Fittleworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dorsethouseschool.com | www.fittleworthschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Dorset House School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 124.
- •Dorset House School is a independent school while Fittleworth CofE Village 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 Dorset House School better than Fittleworth CofE Village School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dorset House School and Fittleworth CofE Village School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Fittleworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorset House School: 126. Fittleworth CofE Village School: 124. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorset House School and Fittleworth CofE Village School rank in South East?
Dorset House School is unranked and Fittleworth CofE Village School is 2158th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).