Loxwood Primary School vs Pennthorpe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Loxwood Primary School
Billingshurst · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
178 students
Pennthorpe School
Horsham · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
172 students
| Measure | Loxwood Primary School Billingshurst, South East | Pennthorpe School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1909 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #11444 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–13 |
| Students | 178 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 45.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Billingshurst | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.loxwoodschool.com | www.pennthorpe.com |
The verdict
- •Loxwood Primary School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 172.
- •Loxwood Primary School is a local authority school while Pennthorpe School is a independent 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 Loxwood Primary School better than Pennthorpe School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Loxwood Primary School and Pennthorpe School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Billingshurst and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Loxwood Primary School: 178. Pennthorpe School: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Loxwood Primary School and Pennthorpe School rank in South East?
Loxwood Primary School is 1909th of 2,471 and Pennthorpe School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).