Breakwater Academy vs Peacehaven Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breakwater Academy
Newhaven · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
144 students
Peacehaven Heights Academy
Peacehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | Breakwater Academy Newhaven, South East | Peacehaven Heights Academy Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1342 of 2,471 | #1347 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7706 of 15,697 | #7748 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 144 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 144 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.6% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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 | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | breakwateracademy.org/ | www.peacehavenheightsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (51.2 vs 51.0).
- •Breakwater Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 79%).
- •Peacehaven Heights Academy is the larger school with 339 students compared with 144.
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 Peacehaven Heights Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Breakwater Academy and Peacehaven Heights Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Breakwater Academy: 144. Peacehaven Heights Academy: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Breakwater Academy and Peacehaven Heights Academy rank in South East?
Breakwater Academy is 1342nd of 2,471 and Peacehaven Heights Academy is 1347th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).