Park Mead Primary vs Rudgwick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 6.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Mead Primary
Cranleigh · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
423 students
Rudgwick Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
| Measure | Park Mead Primary Cranleigh, South East | Rudgwick Primary School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1437 of 2,471 | #1937 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8308 of 15,697 | #11642 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 423 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 423 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 13% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 101.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 0% |
| 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 | Cranleigh | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.park-mead.surrey.sch.uk/ | www.rudgwick.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.6 vs 33.0).
- •Park Mead Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 50%).
- •Park Mead Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Park Mead Primary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 213.
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 Park Mead Primary better than Rudgwick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Mead Primary ranks higher (48.6 vs 33.0 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 Park Mead Primary and Rudgwick Primary School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Cranleigh and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Mead Primary: 423. Rudgwick Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Mead Primary and Rudgwick Primary School rank in South East?
Park Mead Primary is 1437th of 2,471 and Rudgwick Primary School is 1937th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).