Heron Park Primary Academy vs Shinewater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Shinewater Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students
| Measure | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2363 of 2,471 | #2105 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14652 of 15,697 | #12888 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 303 | 393 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 393 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 87.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 5% |
| 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.shinewaterprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Shinewater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.6 vs 15.3).
- •Shinewater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 41%).
- •Shinewater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 2%).
- •Shinewater Primary School is the larger school with 393 students compared with 303.
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 Shinewater Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Shinewater Primary School ranks higher (26.6 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 Shinewater Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heron Park Primary Academy: 303. Shinewater Primary School: 393. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heron Park Primary Academy and Shinewater Primary School rank in South East?
Heron Park Primary Academy is 2363rd of 2,471 and Shinewater Primary School is 2105th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).