Saltdean Primary School vs Telscombe Cliffs Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saltdean Primary School
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
533 students
Telscombe Cliffs Academy
Peacehaven · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
521 students
| Measure | Saltdean Primary School Brighton, South East | Telscombe Cliffs Academy Peacehaven, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1815 of 2,471 | #1743 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10841 of 15,697 | #10411 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 533 | 521 |
| Pupils on roll | 533 | 521 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 75.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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 | Brighton | Peacehaven |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.saltdeanprimary.org.uk/index.asp | www.telscombecliffsacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Telscombe Cliffs Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.8 vs 36.9).
- •Telscombe Cliffs Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 52%).
- •Saltdean Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Saltdean Primary School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 521.
- •Saltdean Primary School is a local authority school while Telscombe Cliffs Academy 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 Saltdean Primary School better than Telscombe Cliffs Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Telscombe Cliffs Academy ranks higher (38.8 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 Saltdean Primary School and Telscombe Cliffs Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Peacehaven in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saltdean Primary School: 533. Telscombe Cliffs Academy: 521. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saltdean Primary School and Telscombe Cliffs Academy rank in South East?
Saltdean Primary School is 1815th of 2,471 and Telscombe Cliffs Academy is 1743rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).