Buckswood School vs Sandown Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.9 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
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Hastings · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
| Measure | Buckswood School East Sussex, South East | Sandown Primary School and Nursery Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 11 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #654 of 679 | #803 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3932 of 4,090 | #4461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 10–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 193 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 193 | 472 |
| Free school meals | – | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 42.6% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.sandown.school |
The verdict
- •Sandown Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 11.0).
- •Sandown Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 472 students compared with 193.
- •Buckswood School is a independent school while Sandown Primary School and Nursery 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 Buckswood School better than Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Sandown Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (67.1 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 Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between East Sussex and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buckswood School: 193. Sandown Primary School and Nursery: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buckswood School and Sandown Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Buckswood School is 654th of 679 and Sandown Primary School and Nursery is 803rd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).