Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery vs Woodingdean Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Woodingdean Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery Brighton, South East | Woodingdean Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #2216 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #13537 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 312 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | – |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | – |
| Capacity filled | 71.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.woodingdean.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is a local authority school while Woodingdean Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Woodingdean Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery and Woodingdean Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
How do Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery and Woodingdean Primary School rank in South East?
Rudyard Kipling Primary School & Nursery is 2216th of 2,471 and Woodingdean Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).