Cradle Hill Community Primary School vs Whitfield Aspen School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 93 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
Whitfield Aspen School
Dover · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
662 students
| Measure | Cradle Hill Community Primary School Seaford, South East | Whitfield Aspen School Dover, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1094 of 2,471 | #2218 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6166 of 15,697 | #13544 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 661 | 662 |
| Pupils on roll | 661 | 662 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 5% |
| 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 | Dover |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cradlehill.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.whitfieldaspenschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.4 vs 23.0).
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 46%).
- •Cradle Hill Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Whitfield Aspen School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 661.
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 Whitfield Aspen School?
On the Success Index (England), Cradle Hill Community Primary School ranks higher (58.4 vs 23.0 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 Whitfield Aspen School?
About 93 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Dover in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School: 661. Whitfield Aspen School: 662. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cradle Hill Community Primary School and Whitfield Aspen School rank in South East?
Cradle Hill Community Primary School is 1094th of 2,471 and Whitfield Aspen School is 2218th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).