Roedean School vs St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
172 students
| Measure | Roedean School Brighton, South East | St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #565 of 679 | #1189 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3497 of 4,090 | #6727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 519 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 519 | 172 |
| Free school meals | – | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.1% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.stmargarets.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.9 vs 20.5).
- •Roedean School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 172.
- •Roedean School is a independent school while St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Roedean School is girls and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean 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 St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean ranks higher (55.9 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 St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roedean School: 519. St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roedean School and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean rank in South East?
Roedean School is 565th of 679 and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is 1189th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).