Hankham Primary School vs Oakwood Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hankham Primary School
Pevensey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
107 students
Oakwood Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
300 students
| Measure | Hankham Primary School Pevensey, South East | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2079 of 2,471 | #2091 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12675 of 15,697 | #12754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 107 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 107 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 29.9% | 36.4% |
| Capacity filled | 76.4% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | Pevensey | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hankhamschool.co.uk/ | www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (27.7 vs 27.3).
- •Oakwood Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 52%).
- •Hankham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
- •Oakwood Primary Academy is the larger school with 300 students compared with 107.
- •Hankham Primary School is a local authority school while Oakwood Primary Academy is a academy 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 Hankham Primary School better than Oakwood Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hankham Primary School and Oakwood Primary Academy?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Pevensey and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hankham Primary School: 107. Oakwood Primary Academy: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hankham Primary School and Oakwood Primary Academy rank in South East?
Hankham Primary School is 2079th of 2,471 and Oakwood Primary Academy is 2091st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).