Fairlight Primary School vs Seaford Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 17 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairlight Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
393 students
Seaford Primary School
Seaford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
393 students
| Measure | Fairlight Primary School Brighton, South East | Seaford Primary School Seaford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2300 of 2,471 | #933 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14089 of 15,697 | #5202 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 393 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 46.6% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.6% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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 | Brighton | Seaford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fairlight.brighton-hove.sch.uk/ | www.seafordprimary.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Seaford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.2 vs 19.3).
- •Seaford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 51%).
- •Seaford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
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 Fairlight Primary School better than Seaford Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Seaford Primary School ranks higher (63.2 vs 19.3 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 Fairlight Primary School and Seaford Primary School?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Seaford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fairlight Primary School: 393. Seaford Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fairlight Primary School and Seaford Primary School rank in South East?
Fairlight Primary School is 2300th of 2,471 and Seaford Primary School is 933rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).