Parklands Community Primary School vs St Richard's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parklands Community Primary School
Chichester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
426 students
St Richard's Catholic Primary School
Chichester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Parklands Community Primary School Chichester, South East | St Richard's Catholic Primary School Chichester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1319 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7529 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 426 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 426 | – |
| Free school meals | 21.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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 | Chichester | Chichester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.parklands.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.strichardsprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parklands Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Richard's Catholic 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 Parklands Community Primary School better than St Richard's Catholic Primary 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 Parklands Community Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chichester and Chichester in South East.
How do Parklands Community Primary School and St Richard's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Parklands Community Primary School is 1319th of 2,471 and St Richard's Catholic Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).