Bodiam Church of England Primary School vs Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Robertsbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
85 students
Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Etchingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
140 students
| Measure | Bodiam Church of England Primary School Robertsbridge, South East | Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery Etchingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2377 of 2,471 | #616 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14771 of 15,697 | #3360 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 85 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 85 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 81% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 29% |
| 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 | Robertsbridge | Etchingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bodiamceschool.co.uk | www.hurstgreen.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.9 vs 14.3).
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 36%).
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 0%).
- •Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 140 students compared with 85.
- •Bodiam Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery 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 Bodiam Church of England Primary School better than Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (72.9 vs 14.3 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 Bodiam Church of England Primary School and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Robertsbridge and Etchingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School: 85. Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bodiam Church of England Primary School and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Bodiam Church of England Primary School is 2377th of 2,471 and Hurst Green Church of England Primary School and Nursery is 616th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).