Bede's Prep School vs St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 481 m 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
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Bede's Prep School Eastbourne, South East | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1139 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #6424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 0–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 261 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 261 | 162 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 60.4% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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.sjm.academy |
The verdict
- •Bede's Prep School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 162.
- •Bede's Prep School is a independent school while St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is a academy 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 St John's Meads Church of England 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 St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?
About 481 m in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Prep School: 261. St John's Meads Church of England Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Prep School and St John's Meads Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Bede's Prep School is unranked and St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is 1139th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).