Downlands Community School vs St Lawrence CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downlands Community School
Hassocks · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,250 students
St Lawrence CofE Primary School
Hassocks · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
599 students
| Measure | Downlands Community School Hassocks, South East | St Lawrence CofE Primary School Hassocks, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #73 of 679 | #770 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #255 of 4,090 | #4233 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,250 | 599 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,250 | 599 |
| Free school meals | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 85.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.33 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Hassocks | Hassocks |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.stlawrencehurst.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Downlands Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.2 vs 68.2).
- •Downlands Community School is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 599.
- •Downlands Community School is a local authority school while St Lawrence CofE Primary School 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 Downlands Community School better than St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Downlands Community School ranks higher (90.2 vs 68.2 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 Downlands Community School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hassocks and Hassocks in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Downlands Community School: 1,250. St Lawrence CofE Primary School: 599. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Downlands Community School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School rank in South East?
Downlands Community School is 73rd of 679 and St Lawrence CofE Primary School is 770th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).