Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard vs The Craylands School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 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
The Craylands School
Swanscombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard Ebbsfleet, South East | The Craylands School Swanscombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 88 Top 10% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #225 of 2,471 | #890 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1068 of 15,697 | #4956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 447 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 29% | 10% |
| 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 | Swanscombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherryorchardprimaryacademy.org.uk | www.craylands.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.8 vs 64.5).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 76%).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard does better on ks2: higher standard (29% vs 10%).
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is the larger school with 447 students compared with 414.
- •Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is a academy school while The Craylands 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 Cherry Orchard better than The Craylands School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard ranks higher (87.8 vs 64.5 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 Cherry Orchard and The Craylands School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Ebbsfleet and Swanscombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard: 447. The Craylands School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard and The Craylands School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is 225th of 2,471 and The Craylands School is 890th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).