Motcombe Infants' School vs Pashley Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 724 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
Pashley Down Infant School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
230 students
| Measure | Motcombe Infants' School Eastbourne, South East | Pashley Down Infant School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1410 of 2,471 | #580 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8184 of 15,697 | #3146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 219 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 85.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pashley Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 49.2).
- •Pashley Down Infant School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 219.
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 Pashley Down Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Pashley Down Infant School ranks higher (74.1 vs 49.2 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 Motcombe Infants' School and Pashley Down Infant School?
About 724 m in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Motcombe Infants' School: 219. Pashley Down Infant School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Motcombe Infants' School and Pashley Down Infant School rank in South East?
Motcombe Infants' School is 1410th of 2,471 and Pashley Down Infant School is 580th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).