Ballard School vs Battle Abbey School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 152 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard School
New Milton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–16
456 students
Battle Abbey School
East Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
459 students
| Measure | Ballard School New Milton, South East | Battle Abbey School East Sussex, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #662 of 679 | #420 of 679 |
| National rank | #3982 of 4,090 | #2634 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 2–16 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 456 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 459 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 32.2 | 42.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.01 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.4 |
| town | New Milton | East Sussex |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ballardschool.co.uk | www.battleabbeyschool.com |
The verdict
- •Battle Abbey School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 9.0).
- •Battle Abbey School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 456.
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 Ballard School better than Battle Abbey School?
On the Success Index (England), Battle Abbey School ranks higher (36.4 vs 9.0 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 Ballard School and Battle Abbey School?
About 152 km in a straight line, between New Milton and East Sussex in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ballard School: 456. Battle Abbey School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ballard School and Battle Abbey School rank in South East?
Ballard School is 662nd of 679 and Battle Abbey School is 420th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).