Eastbourne College vs St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastbourne College
Eastbourne · Independent secondary · Ages 12–19
560 students
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
162 students
| Measure | Eastbourne College Eastbourne, South East | St John's Meads Church of England Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #449 of 679 | #1139 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2800 of 4,090 | #6424 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 560 | 162 |
| Pupils on roll | 560 | 162 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 74.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.37 | – |
| A level points per entry | 41.9 | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.eastbourne-college.co.uk/ | www.sjm.academy |
The verdict
- •St John's Meads Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.2 vs 33.0).
- •Eastbourne College is the larger school with 560 students compared with 162.
- •Eastbourne College is a independent school while St John's Meads Church of England 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 Eastbourne College better than St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Meads Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.2 vs 33.0 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 Eastbourne College and St John's Meads Church of England Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbourne College: 560. St John's Meads Church of England Primary School: 162. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbourne College and St John's Meads Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Eastbourne College is 449th of 679 and St John's Meads Church of England Primary School is 1139th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).