Seaside Primary School vs Sompting Village Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaside Primary School
Lancing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
620 students
Sompting Village Primary School
Lancing · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
362 students
| Measure | Seaside Primary School Lancing, South East | Sompting Village Primary School Lancing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #623 of 2,471 | #2031 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3398 of 15,697 | #12447 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 620 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 620 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 1% |
| 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 | Lancing | Lancing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.seaside.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.somptingvillageprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seaside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 28.9).
- •Seaside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 54%).
- •Seaside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 1%).
- •Seaside Primary School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 362.
- •Seaside Primary School is a academy school while Sompting Village 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 Seaside Primary School better than Sompting Village Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaside Primary School ranks higher (72.7 vs 28.9 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 Seaside Primary School and Sompting Village Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lancing and Lancing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Seaside Primary School: 620. Sompting Village Primary School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Seaside Primary School and Sompting Village Primary School rank in South East?
Seaside Primary School is 623rd of 2,471 and Sompting Village Primary School is 2031st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).