Hawthorns Primary School vs The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 340 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorns Primary School
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
173 students
The Laurels Primary School, Worthing
Worthing · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
193 students
| Measure | Hawthorns Primary School Worthing, South East | The Laurels Primary School, Worthing Worthing, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1873 of 2,471 | #2285 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11198 of 15,697 | #13993 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 173 | 193 |
| Pupils on roll | 173 | 193 |
| Free school meals | 39.9% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.4% | 91.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 35% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| 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 | Worthing | Worthing |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hawthornsprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.laurelsprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hawthorns Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.2 vs 20.0).
- •Hawthorns Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 35%).
- •The Laurels Primary School, Worthing does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is the larger school with 193 students compared with 173.
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 Hawthorns Primary School better than The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
On the Success Index (England), Hawthorns Primary School ranks higher (35.2 vs 20.0 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 Hawthorns Primary School and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing?
About 340 m in a straight line, between Worthing and Worthing in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawthorns Primary School: 173. The Laurels Primary School, Worthing: 193. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawthorns Primary School and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing rank in South East?
Hawthorns Primary School is 1873rd of 2,471 and The Laurels Primary School, Worthing is 2285th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).