Leigh Academy Hartley vs Southwater Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 60 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Hartley
Longfield · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
445 students
Southwater Junior Academy
Horsham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
445 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Hartley Longfield, South East | Southwater Junior Academy Horsham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #89 of 2,471 | #809 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #370 of 15,697 | #4501 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 445 | 445 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 445 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 92.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | 9% |
| 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 | Longfield | Horsham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leighacademyhartley.org.uk | www.southwaterjunioracademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hartley scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.3 vs 66.9).
- •Leigh Academy Hartley does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 69%).
- •Leigh Academy Hartley does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 9%).
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 Hartley better than Southwater Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Hartley ranks higher (94.3 vs 66.9 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 Hartley and Southwater Junior Academy?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Horsham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Hartley: 445. Southwater Junior Academy: 445. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Hartley and Southwater Junior Academy rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Hartley is 89th of 2,471 and Southwater Junior Academy is 809th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).