Balcombe Cofe Primary School vs Brighton College Prep Handcross
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balcombe Cofe Primary School
Haywards Heath · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Brighton College Prep Handcross
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
443 students
| Measure | Balcombe Cofe Primary School Haywards Heath, South East | Brighton College Prep Handcross Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1284 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #7309 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 140 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 7.9% | – |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.balcombeschool.co.uk | www.brightoncollegeprephandcross.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Brighton College Prep Handcross is the larger school with 443 students compared with 140.
- •Balcombe Cofe Primary School is a academy school while Brighton College Prep Handcross is a independent 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 Balcombe Cofe Primary School better than Brighton College Prep Handcross?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Balcombe Cofe Primary School and Brighton College Prep Handcross?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Balcombe Cofe Primary School: 140. Brighton College Prep Handcross: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Balcombe Cofe Primary School and Brighton College Prep Handcross rank in South East?
Balcombe Cofe Primary School is 1284th of 2,471 and Brighton College Prep Handcross is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).