Leigh Beck Junior School vs St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Beck Junior School
Canvey Island · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
319 students
St Katherine's Church of England Primary School
Canvey Island · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Leigh Beck Junior School Canvey Island, East of England | St Katherine's Church of England Primary School Canvey Island, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #580 of 1,872 | #1119 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #4709 of 15,697 | #9267 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 319 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 319 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 27.6% | 10.8% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 88.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 6% |
| 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 | Canvey Island | Canvey Island |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.leighbeckjuniorschool.net | www.stkatherinesprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Leigh Beck Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.8 vs 44.1).
- •Leigh Beck Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 56%).
- •Leigh Beck Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 6%).
- •Leigh Beck Junior School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 213.
- •Leigh Beck Junior School is a academy school while St Katherine's Church of England 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 Leigh Beck Junior School better than St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Beck Junior School ranks higher (65.8 vs 44.1 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 Leigh Beck Junior School and St Katherine's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Canvey Island and Canvey Island in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Beck Junior School: 319. St Katherine's Church of England Primary School: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Beck Junior School and St Katherine's Church of England Primary School rank in East of England?
Leigh Beck Junior School is 580th of 1,872 and St Katherine's Church of England Primary School is 1119th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).