Brighton Hill Community School vs Cliddesden Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Hill Community School
Basingstoke · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,284 students
Cliddesden Primary School
Basingstoke · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
102 students
| Measure | Brighton Hill Community School Basingstoke, South East | Cliddesden Primary School Basingstoke, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #310 of 679 | #687 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1689 of 4,090 | #3739 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,284 | 102 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,284 | 102 |
| Free school meals | 19.2% | 9.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Basingstoke | Basingstoke |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.brightonhill.org/ | www.cliddesden.hants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cliddesden Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 55.5).
- •Brighton Hill Community School is the larger school with 1,284 students compared with 102.
- •Brighton Hill Community School is a academy school while Cliddesden 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 Hill Community School better than Cliddesden Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cliddesden Primary School ranks higher (70.9 vs 55.5 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 Brighton Hill Community School and Cliddesden Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Basingstoke and Basingstoke in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brighton Hill Community School: 1,284. Cliddesden Primary School: 102. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brighton Hill Community School and Cliddesden Primary School rank in South East?
Brighton Hill Community School is 310th of 679 and Cliddesden Primary School is 687th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).