Shinewater Primary School vs St Catherine's College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shinewater Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
393 students
St Catherine's College
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,064 students
| Measure | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne, South East | St Catherine's College Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2105 of 2,471 | #295 of 679 |
| National rank | #12888 of 15,697 | #1578 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 393 | 1,064 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 1,064 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 27.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shinewaterprimary.co.uk | www.stcatherines.college |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 26.6).
- •St Catherine's College is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 393.
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 Shinewater Primary School better than St Catherine's College?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's College ranks higher (58.1 vs 26.6 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 Shinewater Primary School and St Catherine's College?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shinewater Primary School: 393. St Catherine's College: 1,064. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shinewater Primary School and St Catherine's College rank in South East?
Shinewater Primary School is 2105th of 2,471 and St Catherine's College is 295th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).