Buckswood School vs Ore Village Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckswood School
East Sussex · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
193 students
Ore Village Primary Academy
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
274 students
| Measure | Buckswood School East Sussex, South East | Ore Village Primary Academy Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 679 | #2019 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3932 of 4,090 | #12290 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 193 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 274 |
| Free school meals | – | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 42.6% | 65.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 1.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 1.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 1.42 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.0 | – |
| town | East Sussex | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.buckswood.co.uk/ | www.orevillage-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Ore Village Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.6 vs 11.0).
- •Ore Village Primary Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 193.
- •Buckswood School is a independent school while Ore Village Primary Academy 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 Buckswood School better than Ore Village Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ore Village Primary Academy ranks higher (29.6 vs 11.0 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 Buckswood School and Ore Village Primary Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between East Sussex and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckswood School: 193. Ore Village Primary Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckswood School and Ore Village Primary Academy rank in South East?
Buckswood School is 654th of 679 and Ore Village Primary Academy is 2019th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).