Bede's Senior School vs Hawkes Farm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.8 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
Hawkes Farm Academy
Hailsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
328 students
| Measure | Bede's Senior School Hailsham, South East | Hawkes Farm Academy Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 679 | #1162 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3447 of 4,090 | #6527 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 763 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 328 |
| Free school meals | – | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 78.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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 | hawkesfarmacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Hawkes Farm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.7 vs 21.2).
- •Bede's Senior School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 328.
- •Bede's Senior School is a independent school while Hawkes Farm 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 Hawkes Farm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Hawkes Farm Academy ranks higher (56.7 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 Hawkes Farm Academy?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Senior School: 763. Hawkes Farm Academy: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Senior School and Hawkes Farm Academy rank in South East?
Bede's Senior School is 554th of 679 and Hawkes Farm Academy is 1162nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).