Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School vs Five Ashes CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School
Heathfield · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
379 students
Five Ashes CofE Primary School
Mayfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students
| Measure | Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School Heathfield, South East | Five Ashes CofE Primary School Mayfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1091 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #6149 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 379 | 53 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 53 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 90.2% | 82.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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 | Heathfield | Mayfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.crossinhandschool.com/ | www.fiveashes.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 57.0).
- •Five Ashes CofE Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 70%).
- •Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 379 students compared with 53.
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 Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School better than Five Ashes CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School ranks higher (58.5 vs 57.0 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 Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School and Five Ashes CofE Primary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Heathfield and Mayfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School: 379. Five Ashes CofE Primary School: 53. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School and Five Ashes CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Cross-in-Hand Church of England Primary School is 1091st of 2,471 and Five Ashes CofE Primary School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).