Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School vs Sandown Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School
Hastings · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
194 students
Sandown Primary School and Nursery
Hastings · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
472 students
| Measure | Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School Hastings, South East | Sandown Primary School and Nursery Hastings, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #707 of 2,471 | #803 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3838 of 15,697 | #4461 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 194 | 472 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 472 |
| Free school meals | 23.2% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 10% |
| 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 | Hastings | Hastings |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.guestling.e-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.sandown.school |
The verdict
- •Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.4 vs 67.1).
- •Sandown Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 75%).
- •Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 10%).
- •Sandown Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 472 students compared with 194.
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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School better than Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School ranks higher (70.4 vs 67.1 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 Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School and Sandown Primary School and Nursery?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hastings and Hastings in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School: 194. Sandown Primary School and Nursery: 472. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School and Sandown Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
Guestling Bradshaw Church of England Primary School is 707th of 2,471 and Sandown Primary School and Nursery is 803rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).