Eastbourne College vs St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 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 Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
432 students
| Measure | Eastbourne College Eastbourne, South East | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #449 of 679 | #352 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2800 of 4,090 | #1754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 12–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 560 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 560 | 432 |
| Free school meals | – | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 80.6% | 97.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.stthomasbecketcatholicschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 33.0).
- •Eastbourne College is the larger school with 560 students compared with 432.
- •Eastbourne College is a independent school while St Thomas A Becket Catholic 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 Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 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 Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastbourne College: 560. St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastbourne College and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Eastbourne College is 449th of 679 and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).