Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery vs Peacehaven Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery
Peacehaven · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
449 students
Peacehaven Heights Academy
Peacehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
| Measure | Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery Peacehaven, South East | Peacehaven Heights Academy Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2366 of 2,471 | #1347 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14669 of 15,697 | #7748 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 449 | 339 |
| Pupils on roll | 449 | 339 |
| Free school meals | 29.5% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 106.9% | 80.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 31% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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 | Peacehaven | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.meridianschool.co.uk | www.peacehavenheightsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Peacehaven Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 15.2).
- •Peacehaven Heights Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% 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 339.
- •Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Peacehaven Heights Academy is a academy 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 Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery better than Peacehaven Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Peacehaven Heights Academy ranks higher (51.0 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 Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery and Peacehaven Heights Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Peacehaven and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery: 449. Peacehaven Heights Academy: 339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery and Peacehaven Heights Academy rank in South East?
Meridian Community Primary School and Nursery is 2366th of 2,471 and Peacehaven Heights Academy is 1347th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).