Leigh Academy Hartley vs Steephill School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 764 m 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
Steephill School
Longfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Hartley Longfield, South East | Steephill School Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 94 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #89 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #370 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 445 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 445 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 7.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 106% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leighacademyhartley.org.uk | www.steephill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hartley is the larger school with 445 students compared with 76.
- •Leigh Academy Hartley is a academy school while Steephill School is a independent 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 Hartley better than Steephill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Leigh Academy Hartley and Steephill School?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Longfield and Longfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Hartley: 445. Steephill School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Hartley and Steephill School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Hartley is 89th of 2,471 and Steephill School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).