Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet vs The Bishop David Brown School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 59 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet
Swanscombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
788 students
The Bishop David Brown School
Woking · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
790 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Swanscombe, South East | The Bishop David Brown School Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 679 | #345 of 679 |
| National rank | #2965 of 4,090 | #1994 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 788 | 790 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 790 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 28.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 105.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.6% | 42.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.9% | 70% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | 25.7 | – |
| town | Swanscombe | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk | www.bdb.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Bishop David Brown School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.4 vs 30.0).
- •The Bishop David Brown School is the larger school with 790 students compared with 788.
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 Ebbsfleet better than The Bishop David Brown School?
On the Success Index (England), The Bishop David Brown School ranks higher (49.4 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 Ebbsfleet and The Bishop David Brown School?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Swanscombe and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet: 788. The Bishop David Brown School: 790. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet and The Bishop David Brown School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is 474th of 679 and The Bishop David Brown School is 345th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).