Cliffe Woods Primary School vs Leigh Academy High Halstow
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cliffe Woods Primary School
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
Leigh Academy High Halstow
Rochester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
241 students
| Measure | Cliffe Woods Primary School Rochester, South East | Leigh Academy High Halstow Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 89 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #1197 of 2,471 | #197 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #6775 of 15,697 | #953 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 421 | 241 |
| Pupils on roll | 421 | 241 |
| Free school meals | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Capacity filled | 100.2% | 102.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 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 | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cliffewoods.medway.sch.uk | leighacademyhighhalstow.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy High Halstow scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 55.6).
- •Leigh Academy High Halstow does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 53%).
- •Leigh Academy High Halstow does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 15%).
- •Cliffe Woods Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 241.
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 Cliffe Woods Primary School better than Leigh Academy High Halstow?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy High Halstow ranks higher (88.7 vs 55.6 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 Cliffe Woods Primary School and Leigh Academy High Halstow?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cliffe Woods Primary School: 421. Leigh Academy High Halstow: 241. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cliffe Woods Primary School and Leigh Academy High Halstow rank in South East?
Cliffe Woods Primary School is 1197th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy High Halstow is 197th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).