Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Meopham Community Academy
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.
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Longfield · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
286 students
Meopham Community Academy
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
459 students
| Measure | Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Longfield, South East | Meopham Community Academy Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2379 of 2,471 | #1525 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #14789 of 15,697 | #8820 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 286 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 286 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 35% | 7.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.4% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 35% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 6% |
| 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 | Longfield | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.langafel.kent.sch.uk/ | www.meophamca.com |
The verdict
- •Meopham Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.3 vs 14.2).
- •Meopham Community Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 35%).
- •Meopham Community Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 2%).
- •Meopham Community Academy is the larger school with 459 students compared with 286.
- •Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Meopham Community Academy 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 Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Meopham Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meopham Community Academy ranks higher (46.3 vs 14.2 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 Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Meopham Community Academy?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 286. Meopham Community Academy: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Meopham Community Academy rank in South East?
Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 2379th of 2,471 and Meopham Community Academy is 1525th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).