Lancing College vs North Lancing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancing College
Lancing · Independent secondary · Ages 13–18
609 students
North Lancing Primary School
Lancing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
| Measure | Lancing College Lancing, South East | North Lancing Primary School Lancing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 679 | #1683 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3078 of 4,090 | #10003 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 609 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 407 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | – |
| A level points per entry | 42.7 | – |
| town | Lancing | Lancing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lancingcollege.co.uk | www.northlancing.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •North Lancing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.7 vs 27.7).
- •Lancing College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 407.
- •Lancing College is a independent school while North Lancing 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 Lancing College better than North Lancing Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Lancing Primary School ranks higher (40.7 vs 27.7 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 Lancing College and North Lancing Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Lancing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancing College: 609. North Lancing Primary School: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancing College and North Lancing Primary School rank in South East?
Lancing College is 487th of 679 and North Lancing Primary School is 1683rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).