Lancing College vs Seaside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
Seaside Primary School
Lancing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
620 students
| Measure | Lancing College Lancing, South East | Seaside Primary School Lancing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #487 of 679 | #623 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3078 of 4,090 | #3398 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 609 | 620 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 620 |
| Free school meals | – | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.seaside.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seaside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 27.7).
- •Seaside Primary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 609.
- •Lancing College is a independent school while Seaside Primary School is a academy 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 Seaside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaside Primary School ranks higher (72.7 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 Seaside Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Lancing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancing College: 609. Seaside Primary School: 620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancing College and Seaside Primary School rank in South East?
Lancing College is 487th of 679 and Seaside Primary School is 623rd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).