City Academy Whitehawk vs Leigh Academy Marden
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 57 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Academy Whitehawk
Brighton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
323 students
Leigh Academy Marden
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
| Measure | City Academy Whitehawk Brighton, South East | Leigh Academy Marden Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #2114 of 2,471 | #742 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12939 of 15,697 | #4012 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | 323 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 323 |
| Free school meals | 63.1% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 76.9% | 117.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 19% |
| 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 | Brighton | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.caw.brighton-hove.sch.uk | www.leighacademymarden.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Marden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 26.3).
- •Leigh Academy Marden does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 57%).
- •Leigh Academy Marden does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 4%).
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 City Academy Whitehawk better than Leigh Academy Marden?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Marden ranks higher (69.4 vs 26.3 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 City Academy Whitehawk and Leigh Academy Marden?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Brighton and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
City Academy Whitehawk: 323. Leigh Academy Marden: 323. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do City Academy Whitehawk and Leigh Academy Marden rank in South East?
City Academy Whitehawk is 2114th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Marden is 742nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).