Dorset House School vs St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.5 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
St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
44 students
| Measure | Dorset House School Pulborough, South East | St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 126 | 44 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 44 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 41.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 20% |
| 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 | Pulborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dorsethouseschool.com | www.st-james-coldwaltham.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Dorset House School is the larger school with 126 students compared with 44.
- •Dorset House School is a independent school while St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham 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 St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
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 St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorset House School: 126. St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham: 44. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorset House School and St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham rank in South East?
Dorset House School is unranked and St James' CofE Primary School, Coldwaltham is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).