Kennet School vs Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 125 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennet School
Thatcham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,824 students
Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo
Rochester · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,829 students
| Measure | Kennet School Thatcham, South East | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo Rochester, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #261 of 679 | #284 of 679 |
| National rank | #1368 of 4,090 | #1525 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,824 | 1,829 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,824 | 1,829 |
| Free school meals | 17% | 24% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 96.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 16% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.5 | 43.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.6% | 39.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.9% | 65% |
| EBacc average points | 4.16 | 4.01 |
| A level points per entry | 35.3 | 24.6 |
| town | Thatcham | Rochester |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kennetschool.co.uk | www.hundredofhooacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kennet School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 59.4).
- •Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is the larger school with 1,829 students compared with 1,824.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Kennet School better than Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo?
On the Success Index (England), Kennet School ranks higher (62.3 vs 59.4 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 Kennet School and Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Rochester in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kennet School: 1,824. Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo: 1,829. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kennet School and Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo rank in South East?
Kennet School is 261st of 679 and Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo is 284th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).