Lancing College vs Swiss Gardens Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 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
Swiss Gardens Primary School
Shoreham-by-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
343 students
| Measure | Lancing College Lancing, South East | Swiss Gardens Primary School Shoreham-by-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 679 | #1947 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3078 of 4,090 | #11749 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 609 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 343 |
| Free school meals | – | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 81.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Shoreham-by-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lancingcollege.co.uk | www.swissgardens.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Swiss Gardens Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.5 vs 27.7).
- •Lancing College is the larger school with 609 students compared with 343.
- •Lancing College is a independent school while Swiss Gardens 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 Swiss Gardens Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Swiss Gardens Primary School ranks higher (32.5 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 Swiss Gardens Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Shoreham-by-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancing College: 609. Swiss Gardens Primary School: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancing College and Swiss Gardens Primary School rank in South East?
Lancing College is 487th of 679 and Swiss Gardens Primary School is 1947th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).