Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
83 students
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
618 students
| Measure | Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Maidstone, South East | Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1991 of 2,471 | #321 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12113 of 15,697 | #1584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 83 | 618 |
| Pupils on roll | 83 | 618 |
| Free school meals | 37.3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.2% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 21% |
| 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 | Maidstone | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.laddingford.kent.sch.uk | www.leighacademypaddockwood.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 30.5).
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 63%).
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 0%).
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is the larger school with 618 students compared with 83.
- •Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Paddock Wood ranks higher (83.8 vs 30.5 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 Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 83. Leigh Academy Paddock Wood: 618. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood rank in South East?
Laddingford St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 1991st of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is 321st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).