Hawkes Farm Academy vs Hellingly Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawkes Farm Academy
Hailsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
328 students
Hellingly Community Primary School
Hailsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
195 students
| Measure | Hawkes Farm Academy Hailsham, South East | Hellingly Community Primary School Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1162 of 2,471 | #848 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6527 of 15,697 | #4707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 328 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 80.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| 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 | Hailsham | Hailsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | hawkesfarmacademy.org/ | www.hellingly.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hellingly Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 56.7).
- •Hawkes Farm Academy is the larger school with 328 students compared with 195.
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 Hawkes Farm Academy better than Hellingly Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hellingly Community Primary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 56.7 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 Hawkes Farm Academy and Hellingly Community Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkes Farm Academy: 328. Hellingly Community Primary School: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkes Farm Academy and Hellingly Community Primary School rank in South East?
Hawkes Farm Academy is 1162nd of 2,471 and Hellingly Community Primary School is 848th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).