Ferring C of E Primary School vs The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferring C of E Primary School
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
169 students
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Ferring C of E Primary School Worthing, South East | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1099 of 2,471 | #2285 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6194 of 15,697 | #13993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 169 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 169 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 12.4% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 4% |
| 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 | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ferring.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.laurelsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ferring C of E Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.3 vs 20.0).
- •Ferring C of E Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 35%).
- •The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is the larger school with 193 students compared with 169.
- •Ferring C of E Primary School is a local authority school while The Laurels Primary School, Worthing 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 Ferring C of E Primary School better than The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
On the Success Index (England), Ferring C of E Primary School ranks higher (58.3 vs 20.0 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 Ferring C of E Primary School and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ferring C of E Primary School: 169. The Laurels Primary School, Worthing: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ferring C of E Primary School and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing rank in South East?
Ferring C of E Primary School is 1099th of 2,471 and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is 2285th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).