Roedean School vs Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roedean School
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
519 students
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
| Measure | Roedean School Brighton, South East | Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 679 | #2216 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3497 of 4,090 | #13537 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 519 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 519 | 312 |
| Free school meals | – | 22.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 71.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | 44.6 | – |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.roedean.co.uk | www.rudyardkiplingprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 20.5).
- •Roedean School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 312.
- •Roedean School is a independent school while Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Roedean School is girls and Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is co-educational.
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 Roedean School better than Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery ranks higher (23.0 vs 20.5 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 Roedean School and Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roedean School: 519. Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roedean School and Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery rank in South East?
Roedean School is 565th of 679 and Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is 2216th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).