Kings Brighton vs St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Brighton
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 14–19
79 students
St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
193 students
| Measure | Kings Brighton Brighton, South East | St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #663 of 679 | #2084 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3983 of 4,090 | #12713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 14–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 79 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 79 | 193 |
| Free school meals | – | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 26.3% | 88.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 2.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.03 | – |
| A level points per entry | 32.2 | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingseducation.com/study-locations/brighton/ | www.stmarymags.brighton-hove.dbprimary.com/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 9.0).
- •St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 79.
- •Kings Brighton is a independent school while St Mary Magdalen Catholic 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 Kings Brighton better than St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School ranks higher (27.5 vs 9.0 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 Kings Brighton and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Brighton: 79. St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Brighton and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Kings Brighton is 663rd of 679 and St Mary Magdalen Catholic Primary School is 2084th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).