St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School vs The Cavendish School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School
Eastbourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
432 students
The Cavendish School
Eastbourne · Academy all-through · Ages 2–16
1,399 students
| Measure | St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School Eastbourne, South East | The Cavendish School Eastbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #352 of 2,471 | #187 of 679 |
| National rank | #1754 of 15,697 | #803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–16 |
| Students | 432 | 1,399 |
| Pupils on roll | 432 | 1,399 |
| Free school meals | 9.5% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 47.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.17 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Eastbourne | Eastbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stthomasbecketcatholicschool.co.uk | cavendish.cet.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 74.7).
- •The Cavendish School is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 432.
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 Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School better than The Cavendish School?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 74.7 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 Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School and The Cavendish School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Eastbourne and Eastbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School: 432. The Cavendish School: 1,399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School and The Cavendish School rank in South East?
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School is 352nd of 2,471 and The Cavendish School is 187th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).