Motcombe Infants' School vs The Cavendish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 256 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
The Cavendish School
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,399 students
| Measure | Motcombe Infants' School Eastbourne, South East | The Cavendish School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1410 of 2,471 | #187 of 679 |
| National rank | #8184 of 15,697 | #803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–7 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 219 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 81.1% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.motcombe.e-sussex.sch.uk | cavendish.cet.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Cavendish School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 49.2).
- •The Cavendish School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 219.
- •Motcombe Infants' School is a local authority school while The Cavendish 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 The Cavendish School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cavendish School ranks higher (74.7 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 The Cavendish School?
About 256 m in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Motcombe Infants' School: 219. The Cavendish School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Motcombe Infants' School and The Cavendish School rank in South East?
Motcombe Infants' School is 1410th of 2,471 and The Cavendish School is 187th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).