Patcham High School vs Westdene Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patcham High School
Brighton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,074 students
Westdene Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Patcham High School Brighton, South East | Westdene Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #321 of 679 | #1565 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1788 of 4,090 | #9104 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,074 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,074 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 26.3% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.5% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | westdeneprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Patcham High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.8 vs 44.9).
- •Patcham High School is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 445.
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 Patcham High School better than Westdene Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Patcham High School ranks higher (53.8 vs 44.9 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 Patcham High School and Westdene Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Patcham High School: 1,074. Westdene Primary School: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Patcham High School and Westdene Primary School rank in South East?
Patcham High School is 321st of 679 and Westdene Primary School is 1565th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).