Dogsthorpe Academy vs Leigh Beck Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 133 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dogsthorpe Academy
Peterborough · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
318 students
Leigh Beck Junior School
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
| Measure | Dogsthorpe Academy Peterborough, East of England | Leigh Beck Junior School Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1776 of 1,872 | #580 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #14730 of 15,697 | #4709 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 318 | 319 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 319 |
| Free school meals | 50% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 88.3% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 18% |
| 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 | Peterborough | Canvey Island |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.dogsthorpeacademy.org | www.leighbeckjuniorschool.net |
The verdict
- •Leigh Beck Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 14.7).
- •Leigh Beck Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 45%).
- •Leigh Beck Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 2%).
- •Leigh Beck Junior School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 318.
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 Dogsthorpe Academy better than Leigh Beck Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Beck Junior School ranks higher (65.8 vs 14.7 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 Dogsthorpe Academy and Leigh Beck Junior School?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Peterborough and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dogsthorpe Academy: 318. Leigh Beck Junior School: 319. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dogsthorpe Academy and Leigh Beck Junior School rank in East of England?
Dogsthorpe Academy is 1776th of 1,872 and Leigh Beck Junior School is 580th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).