Beacon Academy vs Jarvis Brook Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Crowborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,642 students
Jarvis Brook Primary School
Crowborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
96 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crowborough, South East | Jarvis Brook Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 679 | #1274 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #792 of 4,090 | #7265 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,642 | 96 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,642 | 96 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 45.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 61.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 80.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.43 | – |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | – |
| town | Crowborough | Crowborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.beacon-academy.org/web/ | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 53.3).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 1,642 students compared with 96.
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 Beacon Academy better than Jarvis Brook Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 53.3 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 Beacon Academy and Jarvis Brook Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Crowborough and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 1,642. Jarvis Brook Primary School: 96. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Jarvis Brook Primary School rank in South East?
Beacon Academy is 186th of 679 and Jarvis Brook Primary School is 1274th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).