Heron Park Primary Academy vs Parkland Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 895 m 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
Parkland Infant School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 5–7
178 students
| Measure | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | Parkland Infant School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2363 of 2,471 | #1807 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14652 of 15,697 | #10793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 5–7 |
| Students | 303 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 27% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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 | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org/ | www.theparklandfederation.org |
The verdict
- •Parkland Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.1 vs 15.3).
- •Heron Park Primary Academy is the larger school with 303 students compared with 178.
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 Parkland Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkland Infant School ranks higher (37.1 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 Parkland Infant School?
About 895 m in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heron Park Primary Academy: 303. Parkland Infant School: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heron Park Primary Academy and Parkland Infant School rank in South East?
Heron Park Primary Academy is 2363rd of 2,471 and Parkland Infant School is 1807th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).