Alkerden Church of England Academy vs Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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 Ebbsfleet
Swanscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
788 students
| Measure | Alkerden Church of England Academy Ebbsfleet Valley, South East | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Swanscombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #382 of 679 | #474 of 679 |
| National rank | #2255 of 4,090 | #2965 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 128 | 788 |
| Pupils on roll | 128 | 788 |
| Free school meals | 29.7% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | – | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Ebbsfleet Valley | Swanscombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.alkerdenacademy.co.uk/ | www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Alkerden Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.4 vs 30.0).
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is the larger school with 788 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 Ebbsfleet?
On the Success Index (England), Alkerden Church of England Academy ranks higher (44.4 vs 30.0 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 Ebbsfleet?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet Valley and Swanscombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alkerden Church of England Academy: 128. Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet: 788. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alkerden Church of England Academy and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet rank in South East?
Alkerden Church of England Academy is 382nd of 679 and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is 474th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).