Hornbeam Primary School vs Sandown School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hornbeam Primary School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
Sandown School
Deal · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
348 students
| Measure | Hornbeam Primary School Deal, South East | Sandown School Deal, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2168 of 2,471 | #2230 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13216 of 15,697 | #13633 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 31% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 50% |
| 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 | Deal | Deal |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hornbeam.kent.sch.uk | www.sandown.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hornbeam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (24.8 vs 22.4).
- •Hornbeam Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 50%).
- •Sandown School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Sandown School is the larger school with 348 students compared with 207.
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 Hornbeam Primary School better than Sandown School?
On the Success Index (England), Hornbeam Primary School ranks higher (24.8 vs 22.4 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 Hornbeam Primary School and Sandown School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Deal and Deal in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hornbeam Primary School: 207. Sandown School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hornbeam Primary School and Sandown School rank in South East?
Hornbeam Primary School is 2168th of 2,471 and Sandown School is 2230th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).