Eastchurch Church of England Primary School vs Leigh Academy Minster
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
164 students
Leigh Academy Minster
Sheerness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students
| Measure | Eastchurch Church of England Primary School Sheerness, South East | Leigh Academy Minster Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2453 of 2,471 | #655 of 679 |
| National rank | #15501 of 15,697 | #3945 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 164 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 43.3% | 42.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 7.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 25.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.36 |
| A level points per entry | – | 17.6 |
| town | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.eastchurch.kent.sch.uk | leighacademyminster.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Minster scores higher on the Success Index (England) (10.4 vs 6.8).
- •Leigh Academy Minster is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 164.
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 Eastchurch Church of England Primary School better than Leigh Academy Minster?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Minster ranks higher (10.4 vs 6.8 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 Eastchurch Church of England Primary School and Leigh Academy Minster?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School: 164. Leigh Academy Minster: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Eastchurch Church of England Primary School and Leigh Academy Minster rank in South East?
Eastchurch Church of England Primary School is 2453rd of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Minster is 655th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).