Leigh Academy Bearsted vs Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Bearsted
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
412 students
Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
437 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Bearsted Maidstone, South East | Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #861 of 2,471 | #111 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4762 of 15,697 | #459 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 6.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 104% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 28% |
| 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 | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-johns-maidstone.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.4 vs 65.5).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 75%).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 4%).
- •Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 412.
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 Leigh Academy Bearsted better than Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (93.4 vs 65.5 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 Leigh Academy Bearsted and Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Bearsted: 412. Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Bearsted and Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Bearsted is 861st of 2,471 and Maidstone, St John's Church of England Primary School is 111th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).