Five Ashes CofE Primary School vs Heathfield Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Five Ashes CofE Primary School
Mayfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
53 students
Heathfield Community College
Heathfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,416 students
| Measure | Five Ashes CofE Primary School Mayfield, South East | Heathfield Community College Heathfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #178 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #753 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 53 | 1,416 |
| Pupils on roll | 53 | 1,416 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82.8% | 94.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 38.8 |
| town | Mayfield | Heathfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fiveashes.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.heathfieldcc.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Heathfield Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 57.0).
- •Heathfield Community College is the larger school with 1,416 students compared with 53.
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 Five Ashes CofE Primary School better than Heathfield Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Heathfield Community College ranks higher (75.8 vs 57.0 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 Five Ashes CofE Primary School and Heathfield Community College?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Mayfield and Heathfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Five Ashes CofE Primary School: 53. Heathfield Community College: 1,416. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Five Ashes CofE Primary School and Heathfield Community College rank in South East?
Five Ashes CofE Primary School is unranked and Heathfield Community College is 178th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).