Southway Junior School vs St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southway Junior School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Burgess Hill · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Southway Junior School Burgess Hill, South East | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #904 of 2,471 | #363 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5005 of 15,697 | #1837 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 362 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 362 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 16.3% | 5.5% |
| Capacity filled | 100.6% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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 | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.southwayjunior.co.uk | www.st-wilfrids-burgesshill.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 64.2).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 73%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 7%).
- •St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 362.
- •Southway Junior School is a local authority school while St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School 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 Southway Junior School better than St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.2 vs 64.2 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 Southway Junior School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southway Junior School: 362. St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southway Junior School and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Southway Junior School is 904th of 2,471 and St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School is 363rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).