Shinewater Primary School vs Stone Cross School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 814 m 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
Stone Cross School
Pevensey · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Shinewater Primary School Eastbourne, South East | Stone Cross School Pevensey, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2105 of 2,471 | #1667 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12888 of 15,697 | #9897 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 393 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 393 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 41.9% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.3% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 8% |
| 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 | Eastbourne | Pevensey |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.shinewaterprimary.co.uk | www.stonecrossschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Stone Cross School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 26.6).
- •Stone Cross School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 5%).
- •Stone Cross School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 393.
- •Shinewater Primary School is a academy school while Stone Cross 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shinewater Primary School better than Stone Cross School?
On the Success Index (England), Stone Cross School ranks higher (41.2 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 Stone Cross School?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Pevensey in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shinewater Primary School: 393. Stone Cross School: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shinewater Primary School and Stone Cross School rank in South East?
Shinewater Primary School is 2105th of 2,471 and Stone Cross School is 1667th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).