St Catherine's College vs Tollgate Community Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Catherine's College
Eastbourne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,064 students
Tollgate Community Junior School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
335 students
| Measure | St Catherine's College Eastbourne, South East | Tollgate Community Junior School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #295 of 679 | #1711 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1578 of 4,090 | #10224 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,064 | 335 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,064 | 335 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 40.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.3% | 79.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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.stcatherines.college | www.tollgate-jun.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Catherine's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 39.7).
- •St Catherine's College is the larger school with 1,064 students compared with 335.
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 St Catherine's College better than Tollgate Community Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Catherine's College ranks higher (58.1 vs 39.7 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 St Catherine's College and Tollgate Community Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Catherine's College: 1,064. Tollgate Community Junior School: 335. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Catherine's College and Tollgate Community Junior School rank in South East?
St Catherine's College is 295th of 679 and Tollgate Community Junior School is 1711th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).