Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs Rye Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
121 students
Rye Community Primary School
Rye · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
202 students
| Measure | Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery Winchelsea, South East | Rye Community Primary School Rye, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #745 of 2,471 | #2407 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4029 of 15,697 | #15069 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 121 | 202 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 202 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 50.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 48.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 32% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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 | Winchelsea | Rye |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.ryeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.3 vs 11.8).
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 32%).
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Rye Community Primary School is the larger school with 202 students compared with 121.
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Rye Community 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 Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery better than Rye Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (69.3 vs 11.8 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 Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Rye Community Primary School?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Winchelsea and Rye in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 121. Rye Community Primary School: 202. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery and Rye Community Primary School rank in South East?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 745th of 2,471 and Rye Community Primary School is 2407th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).