Holmbush Primary Academy vs Mile Oak Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmbush Primary Academy
Shoreham-by-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
222 students
Mile Oak Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
342 students
| Measure | Holmbush Primary Academy Shoreham-by-Sea, South East | Mile Oak Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1936 of 2,471 | #1910 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #11632 of 15,697 | #11445 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 222 | 342 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 342 |
| Free school meals | 16% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 4% |
| 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 | Shoreham-by-Sea | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holmbushprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.mileoakschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.0 vs 33.9).
- •Mile Oak Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 43%).
- •Holmbush Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Mile Oak Primary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 222.
- •Holmbush Primary Academy is a academy school while Mile Oak Primary School 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 Holmbush Primary Academy better than Mile Oak Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holmbush Primary Academy and Mile Oak Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shoreham-by-Sea and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmbush Primary Academy: 222. Mile Oak Primary School: 342. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmbush Primary Academy and Mile Oak Primary School rank in South East?
Holmbush Primary Academy is 1936th of 2,471 and Mile Oak Primary School is 1910th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).