Steyning CofE Primary School vs Upper Beeding Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steyning CofE Primary School
Steyning · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
335 students
Upper Beeding Primary School
Steyning · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
298 students
| Measure | Steyning CofE Primary School Steyning, South East | Upper Beeding Primary School Steyning, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1386 of 2,471 | #1511 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8005 of 15,697 | #8708 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 335 | 298 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 298 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.8% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 4% |
| 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 | Steyning | Steyning |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.steyningprimary.org.uk | www.upperbeeding.w-sussex.sch.uk/web |
The verdict
- •Steyning CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.0 vs 46.9).
- •Upper Beeding Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 58%).
- •Steyning CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Steyning CofE Primary School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 298.
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 Steyning CofE Primary School better than Upper Beeding Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Steyning CofE Primary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 46.9 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 Steyning CofE Primary School and Upper Beeding Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Steyning and Steyning in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Steyning CofE Primary School: 335. Upper Beeding Primary School: 298. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Steyning CofE Primary School and Upper Beeding Primary School rank in South East?
Steyning CofE Primary School is 1386th of 2,471 and Upper Beeding Primary School is 1511th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).