Breakwater Academy vs Harbour Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 584 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breakwater Academy
Newhaven · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Newhaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
473 students
| Measure | Breakwater Academy Newhaven, South East | Harbour Primary and Nursery School Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1342 of 2,471 | #900 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7706 of 15,697 | #4985 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 144 | 473 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 473 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 98.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 12% |
| 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 | Newhaven | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | breakwateracademy.org/ | www.harbourprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 51.2).
- •Breakwater Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 74%).
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 144.
- •Breakwater Academy is a academy school while Harbour Primary and Nursery 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 Breakwater Academy better than Harbour Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Harbour Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (64.3 vs 51.2 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 Breakwater Academy and Harbour Primary and Nursery School?
About 584 m in a straight line, between Newhaven and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breakwater Academy: 144. Harbour Primary and Nursery School: 473. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breakwater Academy and Harbour Primary and Nursery School rank in South East?
Breakwater Academy is 1342nd of 2,471 and Harbour Primary and Nursery School is 900th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).