Thakeham Primary School vs West Chiltington Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thakeham Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students
West Chiltington Community Primary School
Pulborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
192 students
| Measure | Thakeham Primary School Pulborough, South East | West Chiltington Community Primary School Pulborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #910 of 2,471 | #1387 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5045 of 15,697 | #8006 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 104 | 192 |
| Pupils on roll | 104 | 192 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 8% |
| 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 | Pulborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thakehamps.co.uk | www.westchiltschool.com |
The verdict
- •Thakeham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 50.0).
- •Thakeham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 56%).
- •Thakeham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •West Chiltington Community Primary School is the larger school with 192 students compared with 104.
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 Thakeham Primary School better than West Chiltington Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thakeham Primary School ranks higher (64.0 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 Thakeham Primary School and West Chiltington Community Primary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pulborough and Pulborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thakeham Primary School: 104. West Chiltington Community Primary School: 192. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thakeham Primary School and West Chiltington Community Primary School rank in South East?
Thakeham Primary School is 910th of 2,471 and West Chiltington Community Primary School is 1387th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).