Bede's Senior School vs Park Mead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 338 m 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
Park Mead Primary School
Hailsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Bede's Senior School Hailsham, South East | Park Mead Primary School Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #554 of 679 | #1078 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3447 of 4,090 | #6054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 763 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 763 | 90 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87.2% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | pioneerfederation.co.uk/parkmead/ |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 21.2).
- •Bede's Senior School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 90.
- •Bede's Senior School is a independent school while Park Mead 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 Senior School better than Park Mead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Mead Primary School ranks higher (59.0 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 Park Mead Primary School?
About 338 m in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bede's Senior School: 763. Park Mead Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bede's Senior School and Park Mead Primary School rank in South East?
Bede's Senior School is 554th of 679 and Park Mead Primary School is 1078th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).