Albourne Church of England Primary School vs Southway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Albourne Church of England Primary School
Hassocks · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
Southway Junior School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | Albourne Church of England Primary School Hassocks, South East | Southway Junior School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 2,471 | #904 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1165 of 15,697 | #5005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 177 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 177 | 362 |
| Free school meals | 7.3% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84.3% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | 7% |
| 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 | Hassocks | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.albournecep.co.uk | www.southwayjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Albourne Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.9 vs 64.2).
- •Albourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 73%).
- •Albourne Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 7%).
- •Southway Junior School is the larger school with 362 students compared with 177.
- •Albourne Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Southway Junior 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 Albourne Church of England Primary School better than Southway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Albourne Church of England Primary School ranks higher (86.9 vs 64.2 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 Albourne Church of England Primary School and Southway Junior School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hassocks and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Albourne Church of England Primary School: 177. Southway Junior School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Albourne Church of England Primary School and Southway Junior School rank in South East?
Albourne Church of England Primary School is 248th of 2,471 and Southway Junior School is 904th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).