Beacon Academy vs Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 195 m 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
Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School
Crowborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
403 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crowborough, South East | Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School Crowborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #186 of 679 | #2085 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #792 of 4,090 | #12730 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,642 | 403 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,642 | 403 |
| Free school meals | 13.9% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.9% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 40% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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/ | www.fermorschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.0 vs 27.4).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 1,642 students compared with 403.
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 Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beacon Academy ranks higher (75.0 vs 27.4 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 Beacon Academy and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Crowborough and Crowborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 1,642. Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School: 403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Beacon Academy is 186th of 679 and Sir Henry Fermor Church of England Primary School is 2085th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).