Hawkes Farm Academy vs Park Mead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 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
Park Mead Primary School
Hailsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
| Measure | Hawkes Farm Academy Hailsham, South East | Park Mead Primary School Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1162 of 2,471 | #1078 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6527 of 15,697 | #6054 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 328 | 90 |
| Pupils on roll | 328 | 90 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 6% |
| 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/ | pioneerfederation.co.uk/parkmead/ |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 56.7).
- •Hawkes Farm Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Park Mead Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 5%).
- •Hawkes Farm Academy is the larger school with 328 students compared with 90.
- •Hawkes Farm Academy is a academy school while Park Mead Primary School is a local authority 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 Hawkes Farm Academy better than Park Mead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Park Mead Primary School ranks higher (59.0 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 Park Mead Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawkes Farm Academy: 328. Park Mead Primary School: 90. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawkes Farm Academy and Park Mead Primary School rank in South East?
Hawkes Farm Academy is 1162nd of 2,471 and Park Mead Primary School is 1078th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).