Bede's Prep School vs Bourne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede's Prep School
Eastbourne · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
261 students
Bourne Primary School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
414 students
| Measure | Bede's Prep School Eastbourne, South East | Bourne Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #2440 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #15305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 261 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 414 |
| Free school meals | – | 37.4% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 92% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org/ | www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bourne Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 261.
- •Bede's Prep School is a independent school while Bourne 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 Bede's Prep School better than Bourne Primary 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 Bede's Prep School and Bourne Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Prep School: 261. Bourne Primary School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Prep School and Bourne Primary School rank in South East?
Bede's Prep School is unranked and Bourne Primary School is 2440th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).