Invicta Grammar School vs Leigh Academy Bearsted
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Invicta Grammar School
Maidstone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,670 students
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
| Measure | Invicta Grammar School Maidstone, South East | Leigh Academy Bearsted Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #29 of 679 | #861 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #84 of 4,090 | #4762 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,670 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,670 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 126.6% | 92.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 92.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 6.83 | – |
| A level points per entry | 43.3 | – |
| town | Maidstone | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.invicta.viat.org.uk | bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Invicta Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 65.5).
- •Invicta Grammar School is the larger school with 1,670 students compared with 412.
- •Invicta Grammar School is girls and Leigh Academy Bearsted is co-educational.
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 Invicta Grammar School better than Leigh Academy Bearsted?
On the Success Index (England), Invicta Grammar School ranks higher (95.9 vs 65.5 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 Invicta Grammar School and Leigh Academy Bearsted?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Invicta Grammar School: 1,670. Leigh Academy Bearsted: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Invicta Grammar School and Leigh Academy Bearsted rank in South East?
Invicta Grammar School is 29th of 679 and Leigh Academy Bearsted is 861st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).