Leigh Academy Dartford vs Westgate Primary 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 Dartford
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
670 students
Westgate Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Dartford Dartford, South East | Westgate Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #196 of 2,471 | #469 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #952 of 15,697 | #2469 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 670 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 670 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 94% | 90% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 26% | 13% |
| 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 | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademydartford.org.uk/ | www.westgateprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Dartford scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.7 vs 78.0).
- •Leigh Academy Dartford does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (94% vs 90%).
- •Leigh Academy Dartford does better on ks2: higher standard (26% vs 13%).
- •Leigh Academy Dartford is the larger school with 670 students compared with 209.
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 Westgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Dartford ranks higher (88.7 vs 78.0 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 Dartford and Westgate Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Dartford: 670. Westgate Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Dartford and Westgate Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Dartford is 196th of 2,471 and Westgate Primary School is 469th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).