Holywell Primary School vs Leigh Academy Rainham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holywell Primary School
Sittingbourne · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
212 students
Leigh Academy Rainham
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
964 students
| Measure | Holywell Primary School Sittingbourne, South East | Leigh Academy Rainham Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 87 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #255 of 2,471 | #248 of 679 |
| National rank | #1196 of 15,697 | #1289 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 212 | 964 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 964 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | 22.3% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sittingbourne | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.holywell.kent.sch.uk/ | leighacademyrainham.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Holywell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.7 vs 64.1).
- •Leigh Academy Rainham is the larger school with 964 students compared with 212.
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 Holywell Primary School better than Leigh Academy Rainham?
On the Success Index (England), Holywell Primary School ranks higher (86.7 vs 64.1 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 Holywell Primary School and Leigh Academy Rainham?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sittingbourne and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holywell Primary School: 212. Leigh Academy Rainham: 964. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holywell Primary School and Leigh Academy Rainham rank in South East?
Holywell Primary School is 255th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Rainham is 248th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).