Belfairs Academy vs Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belfairs Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,558 students
Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School
Benfleet · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
302 students
| Measure | Belfairs Academy Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School Benfleet, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Top 50% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #250 of 460 | #153 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2053 of 4,090 | #1208 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,558 | 302 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,558 | 302 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.2% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.06 | – |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | – |
| town | Leigh-on-Sea | Benfleet |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.belfairsacademy.org.uk/ | www.hadleigh-inf.essex.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.6 vs 48.2).
- •Belfairs Academy is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 302.
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 Belfairs Academy better than Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (86.6 vs 48.2 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 Belfairs Academy and Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Benfleet in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belfairs Academy: 1,558. Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School: 302. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belfairs Academy and Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School rank in East of England?
Belfairs Academy is 250th of 460 and Hadleigh Infant and Nursery School is 153rd of 1,872 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).