Homefield Primary School and SSC vs Whytemead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 762 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homefield Primary School and SSC
Worthing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
642 students
Whytemead Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
221 students
| Measure | Homefield Primary School and SSC Worthing, South East | Whytemead Primary School Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1963 of 2,471 | #1321 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11884 of 15,697 | #7542 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 642 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 642 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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.homefield-primary.co.uk | www.whytemead.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Whytemead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.1 vs 31.7).
- •Whytemead Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 53%).
- •Whytemead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Homefield Primary School and SSC is the larger school with 642 students compared with 221.
- •Homefield Primary School and SSC is a local authority school while Whytemead 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 Homefield Primary School and SSC better than Whytemead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Whytemead Primary School ranks higher (52.1 vs 31.7 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 Homefield Primary School and SSC and Whytemead Primary School?
About 762 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Homefield Primary School and SSC: 642. Whytemead Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Homefield Primary School and SSC and Whytemead Primary School rank in South East?
Homefield Primary School and SSC is 1963rd of 2,471 and Whytemead Primary School is 1321st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).