Lancing College vs The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary 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
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy
Sompting · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,427 students
| Measure | Lancing College Lancing, South East | The Sir Robert Woodard Academy Sompting, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #487 of 679 | #388 of 679 |
| National rank | #3078 of 4,090 | #2359 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 609 | 1,427 |
| Pupils on roll | 609 | 1,427 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.4% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 37.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 62% |
| EBacc average points | 3.78 | 4.14 |
| A level points per entry | 42.7 | 27.5 |
| town | Lancing | Sompting |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lancingcollege.co.uk | www.srwa.woodard.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Sir Robert Woodard Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.8 vs 27.7).
- •The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is the larger school with 1,427 students compared with 609.
- •Lancing College is a independent school while The Sir Robert Woodard Academy 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 The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Sir Robert Woodard Academy ranks higher (41.8 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 The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Sompting in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancing College: 609. The Sir Robert Woodard Academy: 1,427. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancing College and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy rank in South East?
Lancing College is 487th of 679 and The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is 388th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).