Bede's Prep School vs Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in South East, England, 32 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
Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove
Hove · Independent all-through · Ages 3–13
262 students
| Measure | Bede's Prep School Eastbourne, South East | Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 3–13 |
| Students | 261 | 262 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 262 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org/ | – |
The verdict
- •Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove is the larger school with 262 students compared with 261.
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 Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove?
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 Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Prep School: 261. Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove: 262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Prep School and Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove rank in South East?
Bede's Prep School is unranked and Lancing College Preparatory School At Hove is unranked among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).