King's Academy Ringmer vs Priory School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 4.6 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
Priory School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students
| Measure | King's Academy Ringmer Lewes, South East | Priory School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #286 of 679 | #253 of 679 |
| National rank | #1533 of 4,090 | #1305 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 659 | 1,153 |
| Pupils on roll | 659 | 1,153 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 19.6% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41.4% | 52.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.7% | 69.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.47 | 4.35 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kgaringmer.uk | www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Priory School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.8 vs 59.1).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 659.
- •King's Academy Ringmer is a academy school while Priory 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 Priory School?
On the Success Index (England), Priory School ranks higher (63.8 vs 59.1 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 Priory School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King's Academy Ringmer: 659. Priory School: 1,153. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King's Academy Ringmer and Priory School rank in South East?
King's Academy Ringmer is 286th of 679 and Priory School is 253rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).