Park Mead Primary School vs Thornton Grove Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Mead Primary School
Hailsham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
90 students
Thornton Grove Academy
Hailsham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
| Measure | Park Mead Primary School Hailsham, South East | Thornton Grove Academy Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 59 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1078 of 2,471 | #2386 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6054 of 15,697 | #14848 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 90 | 253 |
| Pupils on roll | 90 | 253 |
| Free school meals | 17.8% | 44.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 120.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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 | Hailsham | Hailsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | pioneerfederation.co.uk/parkmead/ | www.thorntongroveacademy.org/ |
The verdict
- •Park Mead Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.0 vs 13.7).
- •Thornton Grove Academy is the larger school with 253 students compared with 90.
- •Park Mead Primary School is a local authority school while Thornton Grove Academy 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 Park Mead Primary School better than Thornton Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Park Mead Primary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 13.7 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 Park Mead Primary School and Thornton Grove Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Park Mead Primary School: 90. Thornton Grove Academy: 253. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Park Mead Primary School and Thornton Grove Academy rank in South East?
Park Mead Primary School is 1078th of 2,471 and Thornton Grove Academy is 2386th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).