Thornton Grove Academy vs White House Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 405 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thornton Grove Academy
Hailsham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
253 students
White House Academy
Hailsham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Thornton Grove Academy Hailsham, South East | White House Academy Hailsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2386 of 2,471 | #1254 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14848 of 15,697 | #7126 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 253 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 253 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 44.5% | 40.5% |
| Capacity filled | 120.5% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| 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 | Hailsham | Hailsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.thorntongroveacademy.org/ | whitehouse-academy.org/ |
The verdict
- •White House Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 13.7).
- •Thornton Grove Academy is the larger school with 253 students compared with 190.
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 Thornton Grove Academy better than White House Academy?
On the Success Index (England), White House Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 13.7 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 Thornton Grove Academy and White House Academy?
About 405 m in a straight line, between Hailsham and Hailsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thornton Grove Academy: 253. White House Academy: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thornton Grove Academy and White House Academy rank in South East?
Thornton Grove Academy is 2386th of 2,471 and White House Academy is 1254th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).