Sheddingdean Community Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sheddingdean Community Primary School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
199 students
St Paul's Catholic College
Burgess Hill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,160 students
| Measure | Sheddingdean Community Primary School Burgess Hill, South East | St Paul's Catholic College Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1249 of 2,471 | #120 of 679 |
| National rank | #7104 of 15,697 | #428 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 199 | 1,160 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 1,160 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.9 |
| town | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sheddingdeanschool.org.uk | www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 54.0).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 199.
- •Sheddingdean Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Catholic College 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 Sheddingdean Community Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic College?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (85.3 vs 54.0 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 Sheddingdean Community Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School: 199. St Paul's Catholic College: 1,160. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheddingdean Community Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College rank in South East?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School is 1249th of 2,471 and St Paul's Catholic College is 120th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).