Southover CofE Primary School vs Wallands Community Primary and Nursery 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.
Southover CofE Primary School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
288 students
Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Lewes · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
| Measure | Southover CofE Primary School Lewes, South East | Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Lewes, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1109 of 2,471 | #1734 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6256 of 15,697 | #10362 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 288 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 288 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 18.8% | 32% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 23% | 12% |
| 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 | Lewes | Lewes |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southoverceprimary.co.uk/ | wallandsschool.org/ |
The verdict
- •Southover CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 39.0).
- •Southover CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 53%).
- •Southover CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (23% vs 12%).
- •Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 324 students compared with 288.
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 Southover CofE Primary School better than Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Southover CofE Primary School ranks higher (58.1 vs 39.0 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 Southover CofE Primary School and Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southover CofE Primary School: 288. Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southover CofE Primary School and Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Southover CofE Primary School is 1109th of 2,471 and Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School is 1734th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).