Southwater Infant Academy vs St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwater Infant Academy
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
230 students
St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School
Horsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Southwater Infant Academy Horsham, South East | St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #54 of 2,471 | #1229 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #219 of 15,697 | #6985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 230 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 9% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Horsham | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southwaterinfantacademy.co.uk | www.stmarysschoolhorsham.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southwater Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.3 vs 54.6).
- •Southwater Infant Academy is the larger school with 230 students compared with 200.
- •Southwater Infant Academy is a academy school while St Mary's CofE (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 Southwater Infant Academy better than St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Southwater Infant Academy ranks higher (96.3 vs 54.6 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 Southwater Infant Academy and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Horsham and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southwater Infant Academy: 230. St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southwater Infant Academy and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School rank in South East?
Southwater Infant Academy is 54th of 2,471 and St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School is 1229th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).