Harbour Primary and Nursery School vs Peacehaven Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.9 km 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
Peacehaven Community School
Peacehaven · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
890 students
| Measure | Harbour Primary and Nursery School Newhaven, South East | Peacehaven Community School Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #900 of 2,471 | #415 of 679 |
| National rank | #4985 of 15,697 | #2599 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 473 | 890 |
| Pupils on roll | 473 | 890 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 23.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 12% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.43 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newhaven | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.harbourprimary.co.uk | www.phcs.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.3 vs 37.1).
- •Peacehaven Community School is the larger school with 890 students compared with 473.
- •Harbour Primary and Nursery School is a local authority school while Peacehaven Community School 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 Peacehaven Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Harbour Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (64.3 vs 37.1 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 Harbour Primary and Nursery School and Peacehaven Community School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School: 473. Peacehaven Community School: 890. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Harbour Primary and Nursery School and Peacehaven Community School rank in South East?
Harbour Primary and Nursery School is 900th of 2,471 and Peacehaven Community School is 415th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).