Denton Community Primary School and Nursery vs High Cliff Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery
Newhaven · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
232 students
High Cliff Academy
Newhaven · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
| Measure | Denton Community Primary School and Nursery Newhaven, South East | High Cliff Academy Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1983 of 2,471 | #1483 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12029 of 15,697 | #8566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 232 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 21.7% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 75.3% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 76% |
| 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 | Newhaven | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.dentonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | highcliffacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •High Cliff Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 31.0).
- •High Cliff Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 52%).
- •Denton Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 232 students compared with 154.
- •Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while High Cliff Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Denton Community Primary School and Nursery better than High Cliff Academy?
On the Success Index (England), High Cliff Academy ranks higher (47.4 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 Denton Community Primary School and Nursery and High Cliff Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery: 232. High Cliff Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Denton Community Primary School and Nursery and High Cliff Academy rank in South East?
Denton Community Primary School and Nursery is 1983rd of 2,471 and High Cliff Academy is 1483rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).