High Cliff Academy vs Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Cliff Academy
Newhaven · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
154 students
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Peacehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
449 students
| Measure | High Cliff Academy Newhaven, South East | Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1483 of 2,471 | #2366 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8566 of 15,697 | #14669 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 154 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 154 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 29.5% |
| Capacity filled | 73.3% | 106.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Newhaven | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | highcliffacademy.org/ | www.meridianschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •High Cliff Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.4 vs 15.2).
- •High Cliff Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 31%).
- •Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is the larger school with 449 students compared with 154.
- •High Cliff Academy is a academy school while Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 High Cliff Academy better than Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), High Cliff Academy ranks higher (47.4 vs 15.2 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 High Cliff Academy and Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Newhaven and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Cliff Academy: 154. Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Cliff Academy and Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery rank in South East?
High Cliff Academy is 1483rd of 2,471 and Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is 2366th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).