Dorset House School vs St Philip's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.8 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 Philip's Catholic Primary School
Arundel · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
209 students
| Measure | Dorset House School Pulborough, South East | St Philip's Catholic Primary School Arundel, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #42 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #156 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 126 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 209 |
| Free school meals | – | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Arundel |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dorsethouseschool.com | www.stphilipsarundel.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Philip's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 209 students compared with 126.
- •Dorset House School is a independent school while St Philip's Catholic Primary School is a academy 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 Philip's Catholic Primary 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 St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Arundel in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dorset House School: 126. St Philip's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dorset House School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Dorset House School is unranked and St Philip's Catholic Primary School is 42nd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).