Pashley Down Infant School vs Ratton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pashley Down Infant School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
230 students
Ratton School
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,183 students
| Measure | Pashley Down Infant School Eastbourne, South East | Ratton School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 2,471 | #381 of 679 |
| National rank | #3146 of 15,697 | #2254 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 230 | 1,183 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 1,183 |
| Free school meals | 12.2% | 29.6% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 97.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.pashley.e-sussex.sch.uk | www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pashley Down Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 44.5).
- •Ratton School is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 230.
- •Pashley Down Infant School is a local authority school while Ratton 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 Pashley Down Infant School better than Ratton School?
On the Success Index (England), Pashley Down Infant School ranks higher (74.1 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 Pashley Down Infant School and Ratton School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pashley Down Infant School: 230. Ratton School: 1,183. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pashley Down Infant School and Ratton School rank in South East?
Pashley Down Infant School is 580th of 2,471 and Ratton School is 381st of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).