Ark Castledown Primary Academy vs Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ark Castledown Primary Academy
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
403 students
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Crowborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Ark Castledown Primary Academy Hastings, South East | Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1040 of 2,471 | #2085 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5869 of 15,697 | #12730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 403 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 403 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 51.9% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 84% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78% | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| 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 | Hastings | Crowborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.arkcastledown.org | www.fermorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Ark Castledown Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 27.4).
- •Ark Castledown Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (78% vs 40%).
- •Ark Castledown Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Ark Castledown Primary Academy better than Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ark Castledown Primary Academy ranks higher (59.8 vs 27.4 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 Ark Castledown Primary Academy and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ark Castledown Primary Academy: 403. Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ark Castledown Primary Academy and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Ark Castledown Primary Academy is 1040th of 2,471 and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School is 2085th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).