Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Leigh Academy Hartley
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
LONGFIELD · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
103 students
Leigh Academy Hartley
Longfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
| Measure | Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School LONGFIELD, South East | Leigh Academy Hartley Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #477 of 2,471 | #89 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2542 of 15,697 | #370 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 103 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 7.7% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 21% |
| 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 | LONGFIELD | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fawkham.kent.sch.uk | www.leighacademyhartley.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hartley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 77.6).
- •Leigh Academy Hartley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 73%).
- •Leigh Academy Hartley does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 18%).
- •Leigh Academy Hartley is the larger school with 445 students compared with 103.
- •Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Hartley 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 Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Leigh Academy Hartley?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Hartley ranks higher (94.3 vs 77.6 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 Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Leigh Academy Hartley?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between LONGFIELD and Longfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 103. Leigh Academy Hartley: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Leigh Academy Hartley rank in South East?
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 477th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Hartley is 89th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).