Leigh Academy Bearsted vs St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 42 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
St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy
New Romney · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Bearsted Maidstone, South East | St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy New Romney, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #861 of 2,471 | #2151 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4762 of 15,697 | #13115 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 412 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 412 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 10.9% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 93.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 2% |
| 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 | New Romney |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | bearstedprimaryacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Bearsted scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.5 vs 25.4).
- •Leigh Academy Bearsted does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 56%).
- •Leigh Academy Bearsted does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 2%).
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 St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Bearsted ranks higher (65.5 vs 25.4 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 St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and New Romney in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Bearsted: 412. St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Bearsted and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Bearsted is 861st of 2,471 and St Nicholas Church of England Primary Academy is 2151st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).