Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Leigh Academy Longfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.8 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 Longfield
Longfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
992 students
| Measure | Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School LONGFIELD, South East | Leigh Academy Longfield Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 78 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #477 of 2,471 | #470 of 679 |
| National rank | #2542 of 15,697 | #2943 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 103 | 992 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 992 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | LONGFIELD | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.fawkham.kent.sch.uk | www.longfieldacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 30.4).
- •Leigh Academy Longfield is the larger school with 992 students compared with 103.
- •Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Longfield 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 Longfield?
On the Success Index (England), Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (77.6 vs 30.4 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 Longfield?
About 2.8 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 Longfield: 992. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Leigh Academy Longfield rank in South East?
Fawkham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 477th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Longfield is 470th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).