Benfield Primary School vs Hove Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfield Primary School
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Hove Junior School
Hove · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
671 students
| Measure | Benfield Primary School Brighton, South East | Hove Junior School Hove, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2201 of 2,471 | #824 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13455 of 15,697 | #4571 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 209 | 671 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 671 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 23.8% |
| Capacity filled | 51.6% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 9% |
| 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 | Brighton | Hove |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.benfield.compasseko.uk/ | www.hovejuniorschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hove Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.5 vs 23.4).
- •Hove Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 50%).
- •Hove Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 4%).
- •Hove Junior School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 209.
- •Benfield Primary School is a academy school while Hove Junior 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 Benfield Primary School better than Hove Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hove Junior School ranks higher (66.5 vs 23.4 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 Benfield Primary School and Hove Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Hove in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benfield Primary School: 209. Hove Junior School: 671. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benfield Primary School and Hove Junior School rank in South East?
Benfield Primary School is 2201st of 2,471 and Hove Junior School is 824th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).