Ocklynge Junior School vs Pashley Down Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocklynge Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
720 students
Pashley Down Infant School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
230 students
| Measure | Ocklynge Junior School Eastbourne, South East | Pashley Down Infant School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2108 of 2,471 | #580 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12906 of 15,697 | #3146 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 720 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 720 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 28.3% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 85.2% |
| 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.ocklynge.co.uk/index.html | www.pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Pashley Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 26.5).
- •Ocklynge Junior School is the larger school with 720 students compared with 230.
- •Ocklynge Junior School is a academy school while Pashley Down Infant 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 Ocklynge Junior School better than Pashley Down Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Pashley Down Infant School ranks higher (74.1 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 Ocklynge Junior School and Pashley Down Infant School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ocklynge Junior School: 720. Pashley Down Infant School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ocklynge Junior School and Pashley Down Infant School rank in South East?
Ocklynge Junior School is 2108th 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).