East Wittering Community Primary School vs The Academy, Selsey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Wittering Community Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
247 students
The Academy, Selsey
Chichester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
523 students
| Measure | East Wittering Community Primary School Chichester, South East | The Academy, Selsey Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1791 of 2,471 | #435 of 679 |
| National rank | #10688 of 15,697 | #2743 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 247 | 523 |
| Pupils on roll | 247 | 523 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 87.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | eastwitteringprimary.co.uk/ | www.tas-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •East Wittering Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.6 vs 34.1).
- •The Academy, Selsey is the larger school with 523 students compared with 247.
- •East Wittering Community Primary School is a local authority school while The Academy, Selsey 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 East Wittering Community Primary School better than The Academy, Selsey?
On the Success Index (England), East Wittering Community Primary School ranks higher (37.6 vs 34.1 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 East Wittering Community Primary School and The Academy, Selsey?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Wittering Community Primary School: 247. The Academy, Selsey: 523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Wittering Community Primary School and The Academy, Selsey rank in South East?
East Wittering Community Primary School is 1791st of 2,471 and The Academy, Selsey is 435th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).