Motcombe Infants' School vs St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km 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
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
432 students
| Measure | Motcombe Infants' School Eastbourne, South East | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1410 of 2,471 | #352 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8184 of 15,697 | #1754 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 219 | 432 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 432 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 9.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 97.3% |
| 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.stthomasbecketcatholicschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 49.2).
- •St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 219.
- •Motcombe Infants' School is a local authority school while St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary 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 St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 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 St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Motcombe Infants' School: 219. St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School: 432. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Motcombe Infants' School and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Motcombe Infants' School is 1410th of 2,471 and St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).