Cedar Children's Academy vs Leigh Academy Strood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Children's Academy
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
627 students
Leigh Academy Strood
Rochester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,311 students
| Measure | Cedar Children's Academy Rochester, South East | Leigh Academy Strood Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1959 of 2,471 | #499 of 679 |
| National rank | #11842 of 15,697 | #3142 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 627 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 627 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | 27.4% | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cedarchildrensacademy.org.uk | www.leighacademystrood.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Cedar Children's Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.9 vs 26.2).
- •Leigh Academy Strood is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 627.
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 Cedar Children's Academy better than Leigh Academy Strood?
On the Success Index (England), Cedar Children's Academy ranks higher (31.9 vs 26.2 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 Cedar Children's Academy and Leigh Academy Strood?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cedar Children's Academy: 627. Leigh Academy Strood: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cedar Children's Academy and Leigh Academy Strood rank in South East?
Cedar Children's Academy is 1959th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Strood is 499th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).