Alfriston School vs Seaford Head School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfriston School
Polegate · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
85 students
Seaford Head School
Seaford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,461 students
| Measure | Alfriston School Polegate, South East | Seaford Head School Seaford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1579 of 2,471 | #223 of 679 |
| National rank | #9206 of 15,697 | #1092 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 85 | 1,461 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 1,461 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 74.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.2 |
| town | Polegate | Seaford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alfriston.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.seafordhead.org |
The verdict
- •Seaford Head School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 44.3).
- •Seaford Head School is the larger school with 1,461 students compared with 85.
- •Alfriston School is a local authority school while Seaford Head 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 Alfriston School better than Seaford Head School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaford Head School ranks higher (68.4 vs 44.3 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 Alfriston School and Seaford Head School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Polegate and Seaford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alfriston School: 85. Seaford Head School: 1,461. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alfriston School and Seaford Head School rank in South East?
Alfriston School is 1579th of 2,471 and Seaford Head School is 223rd of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).