Cherry Orchard Primary School vs Leigh Academy Blackheath
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in London, England, 269 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Orchard Primary School
London · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
Leigh Academy Blackheath
London · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,060 students
| Measure | Cherry Orchard Primary School London, London | Leigh Academy Blackheath London, London |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #694 of 1,720 | #162 of 640 |
| National rank | #4102 of 15,697 | #767 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 174 | 1,060 |
| Pupils on roll | 174 | 1,060 |
| Free school meals | 44.3% | 27.5% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 92.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 60.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | London | London |
| region | London | London |
| Website | www.cherryorchardschool.org.uk | leighacademyblackheath.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Blackheath scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.5 vs 68.9).
- •Leigh Academy Blackheath is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 174.
- •Cherry Orchard Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Blackheath 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 Cherry Orchard Primary School better than Leigh Academy Blackheath?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Blackheath ranks higher (75.5 vs 68.9 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 Cherry Orchard Primary School and Leigh Academy Blackheath?
About 269 m in a straight line, between London and London in London.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherry Orchard Primary School: 174. Leigh Academy Blackheath: 1,060. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherry Orchard Primary School and Leigh Academy Blackheath rank in London?
Cherry Orchard Primary School is 694th of 1,720 and Leigh Academy Blackheath is 162nd of 640 among primary schools in London on the 2025 Success Index (England).