Hadlow Primary School vs Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
187 students
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
688 students
| Measure | Hadlow Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2328 of 2,471 | #489 of 679 |
| National rank | #14313 of 15,697 | #3099 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 187 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 187 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 36.9% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hadlow.kent.sch.uk | leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 17.8).
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is the larger school with 688 students compared with 187.
- •Hadlow Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Hugh Christie 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 Hadlow Primary School better than Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Hugh Christie ranks higher (27.2 vs 17.8 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 Hadlow Primary School and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadlow Primary School: 187. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadlow Primary School and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie rank in South East?
Hadlow Primary School is 2328th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).