Rye College vs St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rye College
Rye · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
645 students
St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Winchelsea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
| Measure | Rye College Rye, South East | St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School Winchelsea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #507 of 679 | #350 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3187 of 4,090 | #1741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 645 | 148 |
| Pupils on roll | 645 | 148 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 86% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 22% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rye | Winchelsea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ryecollege.co.uk | www.st-thomas-winchelsea.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.9 vs 25.1).
- •Rye College is the larger school with 645 students compared with 148.
- •Rye College is a academy school while St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is a local authority 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 Rye College better than St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School ranks higher (82.9 vs 25.1 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 Rye College and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Rye and Winchelsea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rye College: 645. St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School: 148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rye College and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School rank in South East?
Rye College is 507th of 679 and St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School is 350th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).