Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard vs Springhead Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.7 km 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
Springhead Park Primary School
Northfleet · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
438 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Ebbsfleet, South East | Springhead Park Primary School Northfleet, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 2,471 | #950 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,697 | #5305 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 438 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 438 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 66% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 14% |
| 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 | Ebbsfleet | Northfleet |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.springheadparkprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 62.6).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 66%).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 14%).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is the larger school with 447 students compared with 438.
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 Springhead Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard ranks higher (87.8 vs 62.6 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 Springhead Park Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet and Northfleet in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: 447. Springhead Park Primary School: 438. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard and Springhead Park Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is 225th of 2,471 and Springhead Park Primary School is 950th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).