Heron Park Primary Academy vs Northdown Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 102 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heron Park Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
303 students
Northdown Primary School
Margate · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
302 students
| Measure | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | Northdown Primary School Margate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2363 of 2,471 | #2330 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14652 of 15,697 | #14366 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 303 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 73.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 70.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | Eastbourne | Margate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org/ | www.northdown-tkat.org |
The verdict
- •Northdown Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (17.5 vs 15.3).
- •Northdown Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 41%).
- •Heron Park Primary Academy is the larger school with 303 students compared with 302.
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 Heron Park Primary Academy better than Northdown Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Northdown Primary School ranks higher (17.5 vs 15.3 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 Heron Park Primary Academy and Northdown Primary School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Margate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heron Park Primary Academy: 303. Northdown Primary School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heron Park Primary Academy and Northdown Primary School rank in South East?
Heron Park Primary Academy is 2363rd of 2,471 and Northdown Primary School is 2330th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).