Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery vs St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
312 students
St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
172 students
| Measure | Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Brighton, South East | St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2216 of 2,471 | #1189 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13537 of 15,697 | #6727 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 312 | 172 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 172 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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 | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rudyardkiplingprimary.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 23.0).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 46%).
- •St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is the larger school with 312 students compared with 172.
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 Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery 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 23.0 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 Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery: 312. St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean: 172. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean rank in South East?
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is 2216th of 2,471 and St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean is 1189th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).