London Meed Community Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
London Meed Community Primary School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
St Paul's Catholic College
Burgess Hill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,160 students
| Measure | London Meed Community Primary School Burgess Hill, South East | St Paul's Catholic College Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1545 of 2,471 | #120 of 679 |
| National rank | #8974 of 15,697 | #428 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 415 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 415 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 14.2% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.londonmeedprimary.co.uk | www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 45.5).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 415.
- •London Meed Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Catholic College 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 London Meed Community Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (85.3 vs 45.5 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 London Meed Community Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
London Meed Community Primary School: 415. St Paul's Catholic College: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do London Meed Community Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College rank in South East?
London Meed Community Primary School is 1545th of 2,471 and St Paul's Catholic College is 120th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).