Plumpton Primary School vs Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plumpton Primary School
Near Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery
Wivelsfield Green · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
242 students
| Measure | Plumpton Primary School Near Lewes, South East | Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery Wivelsfield Green, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 70 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1655 of 2,471 | #730 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9815 of 15,697 | #3942 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 136 | 242 |
| Pupils on roll | 136 | 242 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 115.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 10% |
| 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 | Near Lewes | Wivelsfield Green |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.plumpton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.wivelsfieldschool.org |
The verdict
- •Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.9 vs 41.5).
- •Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 50%).
- •Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 242 students compared with 136.
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 Plumpton Primary School better than Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (69.9 vs 41.5 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 Plumpton Primary School and Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Near Lewes and Wivelsfield Green in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Plumpton Primary School: 136. Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery: 242. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Plumpton Primary School and Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Plumpton Primary School is 1655th of 2,471 and Wivelsfield Primary School and Nursery is 730th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).