Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery vs St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 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
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
| Measure | Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery Winchelsea, South East | St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Winchelsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #745 of 2,471 | #350 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4029 of 15,697 | #1741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 121 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 121 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 20% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 22% |
| 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 | Winchelsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 69.3).
- •Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 78%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is the larger school with 148 students compared with 121.
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 St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 69.3 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 St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Winchelsea and Winchelsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 121. St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 745th of 2,471 and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is 350th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).