St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Steyning CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Mary's CofE Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
96 students
Steyning CofE Primary School
Steyning · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
335 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East | Steyning CofE Primary School Steyning, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1218 of 2,471 | #1386 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6894 of 15,697 | #8005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 96 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 12.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 9% |
| 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 | Pulborough | Steyning |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmaryswashington.co.uk/ | www.steyningprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.1 vs 50.0).
- •Steyning CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 53%).
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 9%).
- •Steyning CofE Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 96.
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 St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Steyning CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's CofE Primary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 50.0 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School and Steyning CofE Primary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Steyning in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Mary's CofE Primary School: 96. Steyning CofE Primary School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Steyning CofE Primary School rank in South East?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1218th of 2,471 and Steyning CofE Primary School is 1386th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).