Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
190 students
Priory School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students
| Measure | Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School Lewes, South East | Priory School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1593 of 2,471 | #253 of 679 |
| National rank | #9318 of 15,697 | #1305 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 190 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.iford-kingston.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 43.8).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 190.
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 Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School better than Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (63.8 vs 43.8 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 Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School and Priory School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School: 190. Priory School: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School and Priory School rank in South East?
Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School is 1593rd of 2,471 and Priory School is 253rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).