Leigh Academy Bearsted vs Roseacre Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 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
Roseacre Junior School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
424 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Bearsted Maidstone, South East | Roseacre Junior School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #861 of 2,471 | #367 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4762 of 15,697 | #1856 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 412 | 424 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 424 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 107.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 17% |
| 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.roseacre.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Roseacre Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 65.5).
- •Leigh Academy Bearsted does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 73%).
- •Roseacre Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (17% vs 4%).
- •Roseacre Junior School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 412.
- •Leigh Academy Bearsted is a academy school while Roseacre Junior School is a local authority 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 Leigh Academy Bearsted better than Roseacre Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Roseacre Junior School ranks higher (82.1 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 Roseacre Junior School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Bearsted: 412. Roseacre Junior School: 424. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Bearsted and Roseacre Junior School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Bearsted is 861st of 2,471 and Roseacre Junior School is 367th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).