Polegate Primary School vs Willingdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 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 Primary School
Eastbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Polegate Primary School Polegate, South East | Willingdon Primary School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1532 of 2,471 | #1238 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #8886 of 15,697 | #7030 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 689 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 689 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 17.5% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 10% |
| 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 | Polegate | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.polegateschool.co.uk/ | willingdonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Willingdon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.4 vs 46.0).
- •Polegate Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (66% vs 63%).
- •Willingdon Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Polegate Primary School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 421.
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 Polegate Primary School better than Willingdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Willingdon Primary School ranks higher (54.4 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 Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Polegate and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Polegate Primary School: 689. Willingdon Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Polegate Primary School and Willingdon Primary School rank in South East?
Polegate Primary School is 1532nd of 2,471 and Willingdon Primary School is 1238th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).