Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School vs Leigh Academy Horsmonden
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School
Tunbridge Wells · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
| Measure | Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School Tunbridge Wells, South East | Leigh Academy Horsmonden Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1669 of 2,471 | #654 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9906 of 15,697 | #3550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 201 | 195 |
| Pupils on roll | 201 | 195 |
| Free school meals | 7% | 10.3% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 13% |
| 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 | Tunbridge Wells | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.lamberhurst.kent.sch.uk | leighacademyhorsmonden.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Horsmonden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 41.1).
- •Leigh Academy Horsmonden does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 55%).
- •Leigh Academy Horsmonden does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 3%).
- •Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is the larger school with 201 students compared with 195.
- •Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is a local authority school while Leigh Academy Horsmonden 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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School better than Leigh Academy Horsmonden?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Horsmonden ranks higher (71.9 vs 41.1 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 Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Leigh Academy Horsmonden?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School: 201. Leigh Academy Horsmonden: 195. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School and Leigh Academy Horsmonden rank in South East?
Lamberhurst St Mary's CofE (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School is 1669th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Horsmonden is 654th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).