Polegate Primary School vs Willingdon Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Polegate Primary School
Polegate · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
689 students
Willingdon Community School
Eastbourne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,117 students
| Measure | Polegate Primary School Polegate, South East | Willingdon Community School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 2,471 | #290 of 679 |
| National rank | #8886 of 15,697 | #1563 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 689 | 1,117 |
| Pupils on roll | 689 | 1,117 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 106.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Polegate | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.polegateschool.co.uk/ | willingdonschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willingdon Community School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.5 vs 46.0).
- •Willingdon Community School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 689.
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 Polegate Primary School better than Willingdon Community School?
On the Success Index (England), Willingdon Community School ranks higher (58.5 vs 46.0 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 Polegate Primary School and Willingdon Community School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Polegate and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polegate Primary School: 689. Willingdon Community School: 1,117. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polegate Primary School and Willingdon Community School rank in South East?
Polegate Primary School is 1532nd of 2,471 and Willingdon Community School is 290th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).