Blackwell Primary School vs Sackville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackwell Primary School
East Grinstead · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
294 students
Sackville School
East Grinstead · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,525 students
| Measure | Blackwell Primary School East Grinstead, South East | Sackville School East Grinstead, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1438 of 2,471 | #280 of 679 |
| National rank | #8314 of 15,697 | #1508 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 294 | 1,525 |
| Pupils on roll | 294 | 1,525 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 14.1% |
| Capacity filled | 75.4% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.3 |
| town | East Grinstead | East Grinstead |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | – | www.sackville.w-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sackville School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 48.5).
- •Sackville School is the larger school with 1,525 students compared with 294.
- •Blackwell Primary School is a academy school while Sackville 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 Blackwell Primary School better than Sackville School?
On the Success Index (England), Sackville School ranks higher (59.7 vs 48.5 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 Blackwell Primary School and Sackville School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between East Grinstead and East Grinstead in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackwell Primary School: 294. Sackville School: 1,525. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackwell Primary School and Sackville School rank in South East?
Blackwell Primary School is 1438th of 2,471 and Sackville School is 280th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).