Darlinghurst Academy vs Leigh North Street Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlinghurst Academy
Leigh-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
547 students
Leigh North Street Primary School
Leigh-on-Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
612 students
| Measure | Darlinghurst Academy Leigh-on-Sea, East of England | Leigh North Street Primary School Leigh-on-Sea, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #749 of 1,872 | #1137 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #6250 of 15,697 | #9395 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 547 | 612 |
| Pupils on roll | 547 | 612 |
| Free school meals | 23.6% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 86.8% | 97.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 5% |
| 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.darlinghurst.uk/ | www.leighnorthstreetprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Darlinghurst Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (58.1 vs 43.5).
- •Darlinghurst Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 57%).
- •Darlinghurst Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 5%).
- •Leigh North Street Primary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 547.
- •Darlinghurst Academy is a academy school while Leigh North Street Primary School is a local authority 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 Darlinghurst Academy better than Leigh North Street Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Darlinghurst Academy ranks higher (58.1 vs 43.5 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 Darlinghurst Academy and Leigh North Street Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leigh-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Darlinghurst Academy: 547. Leigh North Street Primary School: 612. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Darlinghurst Academy and Leigh North Street Primary School rank in East of England?
Darlinghurst Academy is 749th of 1,872 and Leigh North Street Primary School is 1137th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).