City Academy Whitehawk vs Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
323 students
Queen Eleanor's Church of England School
Guildford · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
323 students
| Measure | City Academy Whitehawk Brighton, South East | Queen Eleanor's Church of England School Guildford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2114 of 2,471 | #1490 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12939 of 15,697 | #8602 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 323 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 63.1% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 89.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Brighton | Guildford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk | www.queen-eleanors.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queen Eleanor's Church of England School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.3 vs 26.3).
- •City Academy Whitehawk does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 56%).
- •Queen Eleanor's Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 City Academy Whitehawk better than Queen Eleanor's Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Queen Eleanor's Church of England School ranks higher (47.3 vs 26.3 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 City Academy Whitehawk and Queen Eleanor's Church of England School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Guildford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy Whitehawk: 323. Queen Eleanor's Church of England School: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy Whitehawk and Queen Eleanor's Church of England School rank in South East?
City Academy Whitehawk is 2114th of 2,471 and Queen Eleanor's Church of England School is 1490th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).