Oakwood Primary Academy vs Polegate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Primary Academy
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
300 students
Polegate Primary School
Polegate · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
689 students
| Measure | Oakwood Primary Academy Eastbourne, South East | Polegate Primary School Polegate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2091 of 2,471 | #1532 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12754 of 15,697 | #8886 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 300 | 689 |
| Pupils on roll | 300 | 689 |
| Free school meals | 36.4% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 2% |
| 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 | Polegate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.oakwoodprimaryacademy.org | www.polegateschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Polegate Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.0 vs 27.3).
- •Polegate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 57%).
- •Polegate Primary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 300.
- •Oakwood Primary Academy is a academy school while Polegate Primary School is a local authority 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 Oakwood Primary Academy better than Polegate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Polegate Primary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 27.3 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 Oakwood Primary Academy and Polegate Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Polegate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Primary Academy: 300. Polegate Primary School: 689. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Primary Academy and Polegate Primary School rank in South East?
Oakwood Primary Academy is 2091st of 2,471 and Polegate Primary School is 1532nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).