Cradle Hill Community Primary School vs Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradle Hill Community Primary School
Seaford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
661 students
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Newhaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
| Measure | Cradle Hill Community Primary School Seaford, South East | Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 2,471 | #1983 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6166 of 15,697 | #12029 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 661 | 232 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 232 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 75.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Seaford | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cradlehill.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.dentonprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 31.0).
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 232.
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 Cradle Hill Community Primary School better than Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Cradle Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 31.0 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 Cradle Hill Community Primary School and Denton Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School: 661. Denton Community Primary School and Nursery: 232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cradle Hill Community Primary School and Denton Community Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School is 1094th of 2,471 and Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is 1983rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).