Great Ballard School vs Seaford College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 7.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ballard School
Chichester · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
240 students
Seaford College
Petworth · Independent all-through · Ages 4–18
970 students
| Measure | Great Ballard School Chichester, South East | Seaford College Petworth, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #631 of 679 | #620 of 679 |
| National rank | #3815 of 4,090 | #3754 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 4–18 |
| Students | 240 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 240 | 970 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 77.4% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | 31.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.71 | 2.97 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.3 |
| town | Chichester | Petworth |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.greatballard.co.uk | www.seaford.org |
The verdict
- •Seaford College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.3 vs 14.7).
- •Seaford College is the larger school with 970 students compared with 240.
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 Great Ballard School better than Seaford College?
On the Success Index (England), Seaford College ranks higher (16.3 vs 14.7 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 Great Ballard School and Seaford College?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Petworth in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Ballard School: 240. Seaford College: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Ballard School and Seaford College rank in South East?
Great Ballard School is 631st of 679 and Seaford College is 620th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).