Rustington Community Primary School vs The Littlehampton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rustington Community Primary School
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
554 students
The Littlehampton Academy
Littlehampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,324 students
| Measure | Rustington Community Primary School Littlehampton, South East | The Littlehampton Academy Littlehampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1617 of 2,471 | #452 of 679 |
| National rank | #9464 of 15,697 | #2823 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 554 | 1,324 |
| Pupils on roll | 554 | 1,324 |
| Free school meals | 8.1% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 69.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.01 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.4 |
| town | Littlehampton | Littlehampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.rustington.academy | www.tla.woodard.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rustington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 32.7).
- •The Littlehampton Academy is the larger school with 1,324 students compared with 554.
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 Rustington Community Primary School better than The Littlehampton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rustington Community Primary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 32.7 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 Rustington Community Primary School and The Littlehampton Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Littlehampton and Littlehampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rustington Community Primary School: 554. The Littlehampton Academy: 1,324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rustington Community Primary School and The Littlehampton Academy rank in South East?
Rustington Community Primary School is 1617th of 2,471 and The Littlehampton Academy is 452nd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).