Bethany School vs Leigh Academy Marden
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethany School
Cranbrook · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
309 students
Leigh Academy Marden
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
| Measure | Bethany School Cranbrook, South East | Leigh Academy Marden Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #629 of 679 | #742 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3806 of 4,090 | #4012 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 309 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 309 | 323 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 68.7% | 117.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 0.58 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.0 | – |
| town | Cranbrook | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bethanyschool.org.uk | www.leighacademymarden.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Marden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 14.9).
- •Leigh Academy Marden is the larger school with 323 students compared with 309.
- •Bethany School is a independent school while Leigh Academy Marden 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 Bethany School better than Leigh Academy Marden?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Marden ranks higher (69.4 vs 14.9 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 Bethany School and Leigh Academy Marden?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bethany School: 309. Leigh Academy Marden: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bethany School and Leigh Academy Marden rank in South East?
Bethany School is 629th of 679 and Leigh Academy Marden is 742nd of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).