Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard vs Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 858 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard
Ebbsfleet · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
447 students
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Swanscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
788 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Ebbsfleet, South East | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Swanscombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 2,471 | #474 of 679 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,697 | #2965 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 447 | 788 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 788 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 37.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 25.7 |
| town | Ebbsfleet | Swanscombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 30.0).
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is the larger school with 788 students compared with 447.
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 Cherry Orchard better than Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard ranks higher (87.8 vs 30.0 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 Cherry Orchard and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet and Swanscombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: 447. Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet: 788. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is 225th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is 474th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).