Lancing College vs Steyning Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 5.6 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
Steyning Grammar School
Steyning · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,775 students
| Measure | Lancing College Lancing, South East | Steyning Grammar School Steyning, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 679 | #247 of 679 |
| National rank | #3078 of 4,090 | #1279 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 609 | 1,775 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 1,775 |
| Free school meals | – | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | 42.7 | 29.7 |
| town | Lancing | Steyning |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lancingcollege.co.uk | www.sgs.uk.net/ |
The verdict
- •Steyning Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 27.7).
- •Steyning Grammar School is the larger school with 1,775 students compared with 609.
- •Lancing College is a independent school while Steyning Grammar 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 Steyning Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Steyning Grammar School ranks higher (64.3 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 Steyning Grammar School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Steyning in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancing College: 609. Steyning Grammar School: 1,775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancing College and Steyning Grammar School rank in South East?
Lancing College is 487th of 679 and Steyning Grammar School is 247th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).