River Beach Primary School vs White Meadows Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 603 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
White Meadows Primary Academy
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
616 students
| Measure | River Beach Primary School Littlehampton, South East | White Meadows Primary Academy Littlehampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1789 of 2,471 | #1940 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10672 of 15,697 | #11664 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 665 | 616 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 616 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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.whitemeadowsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •River Beach Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 32.9).
- •White Meadows Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 58%).
- •River Beach Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •River Beach Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 616.
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 White Meadows Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), River Beach Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 32.9 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 River Beach Primary School and White Meadows Primary Academy?
About 603 m in a straight line, between Littlehampton and Littlehampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River Beach Primary School: 665. White Meadows Primary Academy: 616. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River Beach Primary School and White Meadows Primary Academy rank in South East?
River Beach Primary School is 1789th of 2,471 and White Meadows Primary Academy is 1940th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).