King's Academy Ringmer vs Laughton Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
659 students
Laughton Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
69 students
| Measure | King's Academy Ringmer Lewes, South East | Laughton Community Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 679 | #2215 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1533 of 4,090 | #13536 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 659 | 69 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 69 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 65.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kgaringmer.uk | www.laughton.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •King's Academy Ringmer scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 23.0).
- •King's Academy Ringmer is the larger school with 659 students compared with 69.
- •King's Academy Ringmer is a academy school while Laughton Community Primary School is a local authority 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 King's Academy Ringmer better than Laughton Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), King's Academy Ringmer ranks higher (59.1 vs 23.0 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 King's Academy Ringmer and Laughton Community Primary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Academy Ringmer: 659. Laughton Community Primary School: 69. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Academy Ringmer and Laughton Community Primary School rank in South East?
King's Academy Ringmer is 286th of 679 and Laughton Community Primary School is 2215th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).