Chalkwell Hall Infant School vs Darlinghurst Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 672 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalkwell Hall Infant School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
321 students
Darlinghurst Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
547 students
| Measure | Chalkwell Hall Infant School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | Darlinghurst Academy Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #298 of 1,872 | #749 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2310 of 15,697 | #6250 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 321 | 547 |
| Pupils on roll | 321 | 547 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 23.6% |
| Capacity filled | 118.9% | 86.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | Leigh-on-Sea | Leigh-on-Sea |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.chalkwellhallinfants.co.uk | www.darlinghurst.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chalkwell Hall Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 58.1).
- •Darlinghurst Academy is the larger school with 547 students compared with 321.
- •Chalkwell Hall Infant School is a local authority school while Darlinghurst Academy is a academy 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 Chalkwell Hall Infant School better than Darlinghurst Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chalkwell Hall Infant School ranks higher (78.9 vs 58.1 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 Chalkwell Hall Infant School and Darlinghurst Academy?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chalkwell Hall Infant School: 321. Darlinghurst Academy: 547. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chalkwell Hall Infant School and Darlinghurst Academy rank in East of England?
Chalkwell Hall Infant School is 298th of 1,872 and Darlinghurst Academy is 749th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).