River Beach Primary School vs St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 627 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Beach Primary School
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
216 students
| Measure | River Beach Primary School Littlehampton, South East | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton Littlehampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1789 of 2,471 | #1250 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10672 of 15,697 | #7109 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 665 | 216 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 216 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Littlehampton | Littlehampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.riverbeach.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.st-catherines.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.0 vs 37.7).
- •River Beach Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 216.
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 River Beach Primary School better than St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton ranks higher (54.0 vs 37.7 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 River Beach Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton?
About 627 m in a straight line, between Littlehampton and Littlehampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River Beach Primary School: 665. St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton: 216. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River Beach Primary School and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton rank in South East?
River Beach Primary School is 1789th of 2,471 and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Littlehampton is 1250th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).