Bean Primary School vs Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bean Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
204 students
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Ebbsfleet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students
| Measure | Bean Primary School Dartford, South East | Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Ebbsfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1240 of 2,471 | #225 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7038 of 15,697 | #1068 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 204 | 447 |
| Pupils on roll | 204 | 447 |
| Free school meals | 24% | 15.2% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 99.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Dartford | Ebbsfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bean.kent.sch.uk/ | www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 54.3).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 63%).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 13%).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is the larger school with 447 students compared with 204.
- •Bean Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard 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 Bean Primary School better than Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard ranks higher (87.8 vs 54.3 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 Bean Primary School and Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Ebbsfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bean Primary School: 204. Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: 447. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bean Primary School and Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard rank in South East?
Bean Primary School is 1240th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is 225th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).