City Academy Whitehawk vs Roedean School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
Roedean School
Brighton · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
519 students
| Measure | City Academy Whitehawk Brighton, South East | Roedean School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2114 of 2,471 | #565 of 679 |
| National rank | #12939 of 15,697 | #3497 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 323 | 519 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 519 |
| Free school meals | 63.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 71.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 16.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 44.6 |
| town | Brighton | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk | www.roedean.co.uk |
The verdict
- •City Academy Whitehawk scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.3 vs 20.5).
- •Roedean School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 323.
- •City Academy Whitehawk is a academy school while Roedean School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •City Academy Whitehawk is co-educational and Roedean School is girls.
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 Roedean School?
On the Success Index (England), City Academy Whitehawk ranks higher (26.3 vs 20.5 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 City Academy Whitehawk and Roedean School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy Whitehawk: 323. Roedean School: 519. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy Whitehawk and Roedean School rank in South East?
City Academy Whitehawk is 2114th of 2,471 and Roedean School is 565th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).