Joydens Wood Infant School vs Leigh Academy Wilmington
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joydens Wood Infant School
Bexley · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
190 students
Leigh Academy Wilmington
Wilmington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,386 students
| Measure | Joydens Wood Infant School Bexley, South East | Leigh Academy Wilmington Wilmington, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #302 of 2,471 | #304 of 679 |
| National rank | #1485 of 15,697 | #1661 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 190 | 1,386 |
| Pupils on roll | 190 | 1,386 |
| Free school meals | 8.9% | 22.1% |
| Capacity filled | 70.4% | 99% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 67.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.21 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bexley | Wilmington |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.joydens.nestschools.org/ | www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Joydens Wood Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.6 vs 56.3).
- •Leigh Academy Wilmington is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 190.
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 Joydens Wood Infant School better than Leigh Academy Wilmington?
On the Success Index (England), Joydens Wood Infant School ranks higher (84.6 vs 56.3 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 Joydens Wood Infant School and Leigh Academy Wilmington?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bexley and Wilmington in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Joydens Wood Infant School: 190. Leigh Academy Wilmington: 1,386. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Joydens Wood Infant School and Leigh Academy Wilmington rank in South East?
Joydens Wood Infant School is 302nd of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Wilmington is 304th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).