St Mary's CofE Primary School vs Steyning Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Grammar School
Steyning · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,775 students
| Measure | St Mary's CofE Primary School Pulborough, South East | Steyning Grammar School Steyning, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1218 of 2,471 | #247 of 679 |
| National rank | #6894 of 15,697 | #1279 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 96 | 1,775 |
| Pupils on roll | 96 | 1,775 |
| Free school meals | 2.1% | 15% |
| Capacity filled | 91.4% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 49.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.47 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.7 |
| town | Pulborough | Steyning |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stmaryswashington.co.uk/ | www.sgs.uk.net/ |
The verdict
- •Steyning Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 55.1).
- •Steyning Grammar School is the larger school with 1,775 students compared with 96.
- •St Mary's CofE Primary School is a local authority school while Steyning Grammar 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 St Mary's CofE Primary School better than Steyning Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Steyning Grammar School ranks higher (64.3 vs 55.1 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 Grammar 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 Grammar School: 1,775. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Mary's CofE Primary School and Steyning Grammar School rank in South East?
St Mary's CofE Primary School is 1218th of 2,471 and Steyning Grammar School is 247th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).