Parkland Junior School vs Ratton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkland Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
243 students
Ratton School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,183 students
| Measure | Parkland Junior School Eastbourne, South East | Ratton School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1175 of 2,471 | #381 of 679 |
| National rank | #6601 of 15,697 | #2254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 243 | 1,183 |
| Pupils on roll | 243 | 1,183 |
| Free school meals | 38.3% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.theparklandfederation.org | www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Parkland Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.4 vs 44.5).
- •Ratton School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 243.
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 Parkland Junior School better than Ratton School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkland Junior School ranks higher (56.4 vs 44.5 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 Parkland Junior School and Ratton School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkland Junior School: 243. Ratton School: 1,183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkland Junior School and Ratton School rank in South East?
Parkland Junior School is 1175th of 2,471 and Ratton School is 381st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).