Bede's Senior School vs Hailsham Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bede's Senior School
Hailsham · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
763 students
Hailsham Academy
Hailsham · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,577 students
| Measure | Bede's Senior School Hailsham, South East | Hailsham Academy Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 679 | #339 of 679 |
| National rank | #3447 of 4,090 | #1939 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 763 | 1,577 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 1,577 |
| Free school meals | – | 27.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 72.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 26.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.16 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | – |
| town | Hailsham | Hailsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bedes.org | www.hailsham-academy.org |
The verdict
- •Hailsham Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.6 vs 21.2).
- •Hailsham Academy is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 763.
- •Bede's Senior School is a independent school while Hailsham Academy 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 Senior School better than Hailsham Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hailsham Academy ranks higher (50.6 vs 21.2 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 Bede's Senior School and Hailsham Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Senior School: 763. Hailsham Academy: 1,577. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Senior School and Hailsham Academy rank in South East?
Bede's Senior School is 554th of 679 and Hailsham Academy is 339th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).