Harbour Primary and Nursery School vs High Cliff Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 592 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbour Primary and Nursery School
Newhaven · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
473 students
High Cliff Academy
Newhaven · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
| Measure | Harbour Primary and Nursery School Newhaven, South East | High Cliff Academy Newhaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 2,471 | #1483 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,697 | #8566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 473 | 154 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 154 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 73.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | 0% |
| 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 | Newhaven | Newhaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harbourprimary.co.uk | highcliffacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 47.4).
- •High Cliff Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 74%).
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (12% vs 0%).
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 473 students compared with 154.
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while High Cliff 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 Harbour Primary and Nursery School better than High Cliff Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Harbour Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (64.3 vs 47.4 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 Harbour Primary and Nursery School and High Cliff Academy?
About 592 m in a straight line, between Newhaven and Newhaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School: 473. High Cliff Academy: 154. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harbour Primary and Nursery School and High Cliff Academy rank in South East?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is 900th of 2,471 and High Cliff Academy is 1483rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).