Hadlow Rural Community School vs Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hadlow Rural Community School
Hadlow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
377 students
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
688 students
| Measure | Hadlow Rural Community School Hadlow, South East | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #514 of 679 | #489 of 679 |
| National rank | #3227 of 4,090 | #3099 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 377 | 688 |
| Pupils on roll | 377 | 688 |
| Free school meals | 33.4% | 40.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100.5% | 56.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 40.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | 29.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 47.8% | 54.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 3.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.9 |
| town | Hadlow | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hrcschool.org | leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 24.2).
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is the larger school with 688 students compared with 377.
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 Rural Community School better than Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Hugh Christie ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.2 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 Hadlow Rural Community School and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Hadlow and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hadlow Rural Community School: 377. Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hadlow Rural Community School and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie rank in South East?
Hadlow Rural Community School is 514th of 679 and Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).