Gildredge House vs St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
432 students
| Measure | Gildredge House Eastbourne, South East | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #351 of 679 | #352 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2036 of 4,090 | #1754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,169 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,169 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 94.9% | 97.3% |
| 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.stthomasbecketcatholicschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 48.6).
- •Gildredge House is the larger school with 1,169 students compared with 432.
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 St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 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 St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gildredge House: 1,169. St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gildredge House and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Gildredge House is 351st of 679 and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).