Brighton College Prep Handcross vs St. Mark's CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton College Prep Handcross
Haywards Heath · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
443 students
St. Mark's CofE Primary School
Haywards Heath · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
100 students
| Measure | Brighton College Prep Handcross Haywards Heath, South East | St. Mark's CofE Primary School Haywards Heath, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1679 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #9961 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 443 | 100 |
| Pupils on roll | 443 | 100 |
| Free school meals | – | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Haywards Heath | Haywards Heath |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightoncollegeprephandcross.co.uk/ | www.st-marks.w-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brighton College Prep Handcross is the larger school with 443 students compared with 100.
- •Brighton College Prep Handcross is a independent school while St. Mark's CofE Primary 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 Brighton College Prep Handcross better than St. Mark's CofE Primary School?
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 Brighton College Prep Handcross and St. Mark's CofE Primary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Haywards Heath and Haywards Heath in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton College Prep Handcross: 443. St. Mark's CofE Primary School: 100. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton College Prep Handcross and St. Mark's CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Brighton College Prep Handcross is unranked and St. Mark's CofE Primary School is 1679th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).