Hurstpierpoint College vs Southway Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurstpierpoint College
Hassocks · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
1,311 students
Southway Junior School
Burgess Hill · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
362 students
| Measure | Hurstpierpoint College Hassocks, South East | Southway Junior School Burgess Hill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #571 of 679 | #904 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3520 of 4,090 | #5005 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,311 | 362 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,311 | 362 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.8% | 100.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 11.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.10 | – |
| A level points per entry | 46.7 | – |
| town | Hassocks | Burgess Hill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hppc.co.uk | www.southwayjunior.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Southway Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.2 vs 20.2).
- •Hurstpierpoint College is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 362.
- •Hurstpierpoint College is a independent school while Southway Junior 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 Hurstpierpoint College better than Southway Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Southway Junior School ranks higher (64.2 vs 20.2 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 Hurstpierpoint College and Southway Junior School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hassocks and Burgess Hill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hurstpierpoint College: 1,311. Southway Junior School: 362. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hurstpierpoint College and Southway Junior School rank in South East?
Hurstpierpoint College is 571st of 679 and Southway Junior School is 904th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).