Ashdown Primary School vs Beacon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 697 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashdown Primary School
Crowborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
Beacon Academy
Crowborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,642 students
| Measure | Ashdown Primary School Crowborough, South East | Beacon Academy Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1173 of 2,471 | #186 of 679 |
| National rank | #6570 of 15,697 | #792 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 407 | 1,642 |
| Pupils on roll | 407 | 1,642 |
| Free school meals | 8.6% | 13.9% |
| Capacity filled | 96.9% | 105.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 61.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.5 |
| town | Crowborough | Crowborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ashdown.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.beacon-academy.org/web/ |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 56.5).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 1,642 students compared with 407.
- •Ashdown Primary School is a local authority school while Beacon Academy 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 Ashdown Primary School better than Beacon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 56.5 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 Ashdown Primary School and Beacon Academy?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Crowborough and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ashdown Primary School: 407. Beacon Academy: 1,642. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ashdown Primary School and Beacon Academy rank in South East?
Ashdown Primary School is 1173rd of 2,471 and Beacon Academy is 186th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).