Battle Abbey School vs Crowhurst CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.4 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
Crowhurst CofE Primary School
Battle · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
96 students
| Measure | Battle Abbey School East Sussex, South East | Crowhurst CofE Primary School Battle, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #420 of 679 | #956 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2634 of 4,090 | #5355 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 459 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 96 |
| Free school meals | – | 26% |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.4 | – |
| town | East Sussex | Battle |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.battleabbeyschool.com | www.crowhurst.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Crowhurst CofE Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 36.4).
- •Battle Abbey School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 96.
- •Battle Abbey School is a independent school while Crowhurst CofE Primary School 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 Crowhurst CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Crowhurst CofE Primary School ranks higher (62.3 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 Crowhurst CofE Primary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between East Sussex and Battle in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battle Abbey School: 459. Crowhurst CofE Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battle Abbey School and Crowhurst CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Battle Abbey School is 420th of 679 and Crowhurst CofE Primary School is 956th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).