Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy vs St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 707 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy
Hastings · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
428 students
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School
St Leonards-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy Hastings, South East | St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School St Leonards-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2294 of 2,471 | #1702 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14048 of 15,697 | #10154 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 428 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 428 | 201 |
| Free school meals | 49.2% | 25.4% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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 | Hastings | St Leonards-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.christchurch.academy | www.st-mary-star.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.0 vs 19.6).
- •Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is the larger school with 428 students compared with 201.
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 Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy better than St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School ranks higher (40.0 vs 19.6 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 Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy and St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Hastings and St Leonards-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy: 428. St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy and St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Christ Church CofE Primary and Nursery Academy is 2294th of 2,471 and St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School is 1702nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).