Battle Abbey School vs Marlborough House Vinehall School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 4.9 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
Marlborough House Vinehall School
Robertsbridge · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
292 students
| Measure | Battle Abbey School East Sussex, South East | Marlborough House Vinehall School Robertsbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #420 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2634 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–18 | Ages 2–14 |
| Students | 459 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 459 | 292 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.6% | 76.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Robertsbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.battleabbeyschool.com | www.mhvschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Battle Abbey School is the larger school with 459 students compared with 292.
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 Marlborough House Vinehall School?
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 Battle Abbey School and Marlborough House Vinehall School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between East Sussex and Robertsbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Battle Abbey School: 459. Marlborough House Vinehall School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Battle Abbey School and Marlborough House Vinehall School rank in South East?
Battle Abbey School is 420th of 679 and Marlborough House Vinehall School is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).