North Lancing Primary School vs Seaside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Lancing Primary School
Lancing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
Seaside Primary School
Lancing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
620 students
| Measure | North Lancing Primary School Lancing, South East | Seaside Primary School Lancing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1683 of 2,471 | #623 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10003 of 15,697 | #3398 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 407 | 620 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 620 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 11.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 9% |
| 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 | Lancing | Lancing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.northlancing.w-sussex.sch.uk | www.seaside.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seaside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 40.7).
- •Seaside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 50%).
- •Seaside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Seaside Primary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 407.
- •North Lancing Primary School is a local authority school while Seaside Primary School 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 North Lancing Primary School better than Seaside Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaside Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 40.7 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 North Lancing Primary School and Seaside Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Lancing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Lancing Primary School: 407. Seaside Primary School: 620. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Lancing Primary School and Seaside Primary School rank in South East?
North Lancing Primary School is 1683rd of 2,471 and Seaside Primary School is 623rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).