Sheddingdean Community Primary School vs The Gattons Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
The Gattons Infant School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
250 students
| Measure | Sheddingdean Community Primary School Burgess Hill, South East | The Gattons Infant School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1249 of 2,471 | #456 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7104 of 15,697 | #2376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 199 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 199 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.8% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sheddingdeanschool.org.uk | www.thegattons.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Gattons Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 54.0).
- •The Gattons Infant School is the larger school with 250 students compared with 199.
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 The Gattons Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), The Gattons Infant School ranks higher (78.6 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 The Gattons Infant School?
About 1.2 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. The Gattons Infant School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sheddingdean Community Primary School and The Gattons Infant School rank in South East?
Sheddingdean Community Primary School is 1249th of 2,471 and The Gattons Infant School is 456th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).