Peacehaven Heights Academy vs Saltdean Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peacehaven Heights Academy
Peacehaven · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
339 students
Saltdean Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
| Measure | Peacehaven Heights Academy Peacehaven, South East | Saltdean Primary School Brighton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1347 of 2,471 | #1815 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7748 of 15,697 | #10841 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 339 | 533 |
| Pupils on roll | 339 | 533 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 80.7% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Peacehaven | Brighton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.peacehavenheightsacademy.org | www.saltdeanprimary.org.uk/index.asp |
The verdict
- •Peacehaven Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (51.0 vs 36.9).
- •Peacehaven Heights Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 52%).
- •Saltdean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Saltdean Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 339.
- •Peacehaven Heights Academy is a academy school while Saltdean 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Peacehaven Heights Academy better than Saltdean Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Peacehaven Heights Academy ranks higher (51.0 vs 36.9 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 Peacehaven Heights Academy and Saltdean Primary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Peacehaven and Brighton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Peacehaven Heights Academy: 339. Saltdean Primary School: 533. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Peacehaven Heights Academy and Saltdean Primary School rank in South East?
Peacehaven Heights Academy is 1347th of 2,471 and Saltdean Primary School is 1815th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).