Longhill High School vs Saltdean Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longhill High School
Brighton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
632 students
Saltdean Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
| Measure | Longhill High School Brighton, South East | Saltdean Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #632 of 679 | #1815 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3819 of 4,090 | #10841 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 632 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 632 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 52.7% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longhill.org.uk | www.saltdeanprimary.org.uk/index.asp |
The verdict
- •Saltdean Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 14.6).
- •Longhill High School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 533.
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 Longhill High School better than Saltdean Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saltdean Primary School ranks higher (36.9 vs 14.6 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 Longhill High School and Saltdean Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longhill High School: 632. Saltdean Primary School: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longhill High School and Saltdean Primary School rank in South East?
Longhill High School is 632nd of 679 and Saltdean Primary School is 1815th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).