Leigh Academy Dartford vs Little Common School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 68 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Dartford
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
670 students
Little Common School
Bexhill-on-Sea · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
670 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Dartford Dartford, South East | Little Common School Bexhill-on-Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #196 of 2,471 | #901 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #952 of 15,697 | #4987 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 670 | 670 |
| Pupils on roll | 670 | 670 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 106.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 11% |
| 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 | Dartford | Bexhill-on-Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademydartford.org.uk/ | www.littlecommon.e-sussex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Dartford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 64.3).
- •Leigh Academy Dartford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 68%).
- •Leigh Academy Dartford does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 11%).
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 Dartford better than Little Common School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Dartford ranks higher (88.7 vs 64.3 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 Dartford and Little Common School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Bexhill-on-Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Dartford: 670. Little Common School: 670. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Dartford and Little Common School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Dartford is 196th of 2,471 and Little Common School is 901st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).