St Paul's Catholic College vs The Gattons Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 985 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic College
Burgess Hill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,160 students
The Gattons Infant School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
250 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic College Burgess Hill, South East | The Gattons Infant School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #120 of 679 | #456 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #428 of 4,090 | #2376 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,160 | 250 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,160 | 250 |
| Free school meals | 8.4% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 110.5% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.9 | – |
| town | Burgess Hill | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stpaulscatholiccollege.co.uk | www.thegattons.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 78.6).
- •St Paul's Catholic College is the larger school with 1,160 students compared with 250.
- •St Paul's Catholic College is a academy school while The Gattons Infant 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 St Paul's Catholic College better than The Gattons Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic College ranks higher (85.3 vs 78.6 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 St Paul's Catholic College and The Gattons Infant School?
About 985 m in a straight line, between Burgess Hill and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic College: 1,160. The Gattons Infant School: 250. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic College and The Gattons Infant School rank in South East?
St Paul's Catholic College is 120th of 679 and The Gattons Infant School is 456th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).