Grove Academy vs Leigh Academy Longfield
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 65 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Academy
Slough · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
990 students
Leigh Academy Longfield
Longfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
992 students
| Measure | Grove Academy Slough, South East | Leigh Academy Longfield Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #490 of 679 | #470 of 679 |
| National rank | #3104 of 4,090 | #2943 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 990 | 992 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 992 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 28.2% |
| Capacity filled | 51% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 40.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.4% | 26.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.5% | 54.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.03 | 3.77 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.1 |
| town | Slough | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.groveacademy.co.uk | www.longfieldacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Longfield scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.4 vs 27.1).
- •Leigh Academy Longfield is the larger school with 992 students compared with 990.
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 Grove Academy better than Leigh Academy Longfield?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Longfield ranks higher (30.4 vs 27.1 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 Grove Academy and Leigh Academy Longfield?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Slough and Longfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grove Academy: 990. Leigh Academy Longfield: 992. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grove Academy and Leigh Academy Longfield rank in South East?
Grove Academy is 490th of 679 and Leigh Academy Longfield is 470th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).