Gad's Hill School vs Leigh Academy Strood
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gad's Hill School
Rochester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–16
326 students
Leigh Academy Strood
Rochester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,311 students
| Measure | Gad's Hill School Rochester, South East | Leigh Academy Strood Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 679 | #499 of 679 |
| National rank | #282 of 4,090 | #3142 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 326 | 1,311 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 1,311 |
| Free school meals | – | 34.2% |
| Capacity filled | 43.2% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 57.3 | 41.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 71.4% | 23.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 94.3% | 56% |
| EBacc average points | 4.60 | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.8 |
| town | Rochester | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gadshill.org | www.leighacademystrood.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gad's Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.5 vs 26.2).
- •Leigh Academy Strood is the larger school with 1,311 students compared with 326.
- •Gad's Hill School is a independent school while Leigh Academy Strood 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 Gad's Hill School better than Leigh Academy Strood?
On the Success Index (England), Gad's Hill School ranks higher (89.5 vs 26.2 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 Gad's Hill School and Leigh Academy Strood?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gad's Hill School: 326. Leigh Academy Strood: 1,311. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gad's Hill School and Leigh Academy Strood rank in South East?
Gad's Hill School is 82nd of 679 and Leigh Academy Strood is 499th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).