Capel Primary School vs Leigh Academy Mascalls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capel Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Leigh Academy Mascalls
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,227 students
| Measure | Capel Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Leigh Academy Mascalls Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2349 of 2,471 | #438 of 679 |
| National rank | #14554 of 15,697 | #2751 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 209 | 1,227 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 1,227 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 26.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.4 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.capelschool.com/ | www.mascallsacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Mascalls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 16.1).
- •Leigh Academy Mascalls is the larger school with 1,227 students compared with 209.
- •Capel Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Mascalls 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 Capel Primary School better than Leigh Academy Mascalls?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Mascalls ranks higher (33.9 vs 16.1 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 Capel Primary School and Leigh Academy Mascalls?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Capel Primary School: 209. Leigh Academy Mascalls: 1,227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Capel Primary School and Leigh Academy Mascalls rank in South East?
Capel Primary School is 2349th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Mascalls is 438th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).