Alkerden Church of England Academy vs Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 739 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alkerden Church of England Academy
Ebbsfleet Valley · Academy all-through · Ages 3–18
128 students
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Ebbsfleet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students
| Measure | Alkerden Church of England Academy Ebbsfleet Valley, South East | Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Ebbsfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #382 of 679 | #225 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2255 of 4,090 | #1068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 128 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | – | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 29% |
| 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 | Ebbsfleet Valley | Ebbsfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alkerdenacademy.co.uk/ | www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 44.4).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is the larger school with 447 students compared with 128.
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 Alkerden Church of England Academy better than Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard ranks higher (87.8 vs 44.4 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 Alkerden Church of England Academy and Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
About 739 m in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet Valley and Ebbsfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alkerden Church of England Academy: 128. Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alkerden Church of England Academy and Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard rank in South East?
Alkerden Church of England Academy is 382nd of 679 and Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is 225th of 2,471 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).