Heron Park Primary Academy vs The Turing School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
The Turing School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
771 students
| Measure | Heron Park Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | The Turing School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2363 of 2,471 | #599 of 679 |
| National rank | #14652 of 15,697 | #3671 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 303 | 771 |
| Pupils on roll | 303 | 771 |
| Free school meals | 38% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 72.1% | 81.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org/ | www.theturingschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Turing School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.2 vs 15.3).
- •The Turing School is the larger school with 771 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 The Turing School?
On the Success Index (England), The Turing School ranks higher (18.2 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 The Turing School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heron Park Primary Academy: 303. The Turing School: 771. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heron Park Primary Academy and The Turing School rank in South East?
Heron Park Primary Academy is 2363rd of 2,471 and The Turing School is 599th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).