Motcombe Infants' School vs Ocklynge Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 938 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Motcombe Infants' School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
219 students
Ocklynge Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
720 students
| Measure | Motcombe Infants' School Eastbourne, South East | Ocklynge Junior School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1410 of 2,471 | #2108 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8184 of 15,697 | #12906 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 219 | 720 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 720 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 28.3% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.motcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.ocklynge.co.uk/index.html |
The verdict
- •Motcombe Infants' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.2 vs 26.5).
- •Ocklynge Junior School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 219.
- •Motcombe Infants' School is a local authority school while Ocklynge Junior School 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 Motcombe Infants' School better than Ocklynge Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Motcombe Infants' School ranks higher (49.2 vs 26.5 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 Motcombe Infants' School and Ocklynge Junior School?
About 938 m in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Motcombe Infants' School: 219. Ocklynge Junior School: 720. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Motcombe Infants' School and Ocklynge Junior School rank in South East?
Motcombe Infants' School is 1410th of 2,471 and Ocklynge Junior School is 2108th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).