Gildredge House vs Pashley Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gildredge House
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
1,169 students
Pashley Down Infant School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
230 students
| Measure | Gildredge House Eastbourne, South East | Pashley Down Infant School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #351 of 679 | #580 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2036 of 4,090 | #3146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,169 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 71.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.08 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gildredgehouse.org.uk | www.pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pashley Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 48.6).
- •Gildredge House is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 230.
- •Gildredge House is a academy school while Pashley Down Infant School is a local authority 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 Gildredge House better than Pashley Down Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Pashley Down Infant School ranks higher (74.1 vs 48.6 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 Gildredge House and Pashley Down Infant School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gildredge House: 1,169. Pashley Down Infant School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gildredge House and Pashley Down Infant School rank in South East?
Gildredge House is 351st of 679 and Pashley Down Infant School is 580th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).