Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet vs The Craylands School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 944 m 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 Craylands School
Swanscombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet Swanscombe, South East | The Craylands School Swanscombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #474 of 679 | #890 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2965 of 4,090 | #4956 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 788 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 788 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 37.6% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.7 | – |
| town | Swanscombe | Swanscombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ebbsfleetacademy.org.uk | www.craylands.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Craylands School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.5 vs 30.0).
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is the larger school with 788 students compared with 414.
- •Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet 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 Ebbsfleet better than The Craylands School?
On the Success Index (England), The Craylands School ranks higher (64.5 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 Craylands School?
About 944 m in a straight line, between Swanscombe and Swanscombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet: 788. The Craylands School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet and The Craylands School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is 474th of 679 and The Craylands School is 890th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).