Priory School vs Western Road Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 846 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Priory School
Lewes · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,153 students
Western Road Community Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
214 students
| Measure | Priory School Lewes, South East | Western Road Community Primary School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #253 of 679 | #677 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1305 of 4,090 | #3670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,153 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,153 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 19.6% | 6.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.35 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.priory.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.western-road.eschools.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Western Road Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 63.8).
- •Priory School is the larger school with 1,153 students compared with 214.
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 Priory School better than Western Road Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Western Road Community Primary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 63.8 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 Priory School and Western Road Community Primary School?
About 846 m in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Priory School: 1,153. Western Road Community Primary School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Priory School and Western Road Community Primary School rank in South East?
Priory School is 253rd of 679 and Western Road Community Primary School is 677th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).