Heron Park Primary Academy vs Parkland Junior 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 Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
| Measure | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | Parkland Junior School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2363 of 2,471 | #1175 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14652 of 15,697 | #6601 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 303 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 38.3% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 101.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 13% |
| 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 Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 15.3).
- •Parkland Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 41%).
- •Parkland Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 2%).
- •Heron Park Primary Academy is the larger school with 303 students compared with 243.
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 Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkland Junior School ranks higher (56.4 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 Junior 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 Junior School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heron Park Primary Academy and Parkland Junior School rank in South East?
Heron Park Primary Academy is 2363rd of 2,471 and Parkland Junior School is 1175th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).