Battle Abbey School vs Claverham Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Battle Abbey School
East Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
459 students
Claverham Community College
Battle · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,147 students
| Measure | Battle Abbey School East Sussex, South East | Claverham Community College Battle, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #420 of 679 | #195 of 679 |
| National rank | #2634 of 4,090 | #895 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 459 | 1,147 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 1,147 |
| Free school meals | – | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 56.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 73.9% |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | 4.69 |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | East Sussex | Battle |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.battleabbeyschool.com | www.claverham.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Claverham Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.7 vs 36.4).
- •Claverham Community College is the larger school with 1,147 students compared with 459.
- •Battle Abbey School is a independent school while Claverham Community College is a local authority 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 Battle Abbey School better than Claverham Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Claverham Community College ranks higher (72.7 vs 36.4 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 Battle Abbey School and Claverham Community College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between East Sussex and Battle in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battle Abbey School: 459. Claverham Community College: 1,147. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battle Abbey School and Claverham Community College rank in South East?
Battle Abbey School is 420th of 679 and Claverham Community College is 195th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).