Bevendean Primary School and Nursery vs City Academy Whitehawk
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
323 students
| Measure | Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Brighton, South East | City Academy Whitehawk Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1837 of 2,471 | #2114 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10950 of 15,697 | #12939 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 317 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 317 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 63.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.5% | 76.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bevendeanprimaryschoolandnursery.co.uk/ | www.caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bevendean Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.4 vs 26.3).
- •Bevendean Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 57%).
- •City Academy Whitehawk does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •City Academy Whitehawk is the larger school with 323 students compared with 317.
- •Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while City Academy Whitehawk 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 Bevendean Primary School and Nursery better than City Academy Whitehawk?
On the Success Index (England), Bevendean Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (36.4 vs 26.3 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 Bevendean Primary School and Nursery and City Academy Whitehawk?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery: 317. City Academy Whitehawk: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bevendean Primary School and Nursery and City Academy Whitehawk rank in South East?
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery is 1837th of 2,471 and City Academy Whitehawk is 2114th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).