Leigh Academy Horsmonden vs Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 5.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Horsmonden
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
195 students
Leigh Academy Paddock Wood
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
618 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Horsmonden Tonbridge, South East | Leigh Academy Paddock Wood Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #654 of 2,471 | #321 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3550 of 15,697 | #1584 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 195 | 618 |
| Pupils on roll | 195 | 618 |
| Free school meals | 10.3% | 22.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 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 | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyhorsmonden.org.uk/ | www.leighacademypaddockwood.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.8 vs 71.9).
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (86% vs 70%).
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood does better on ks2: higher standard (21% vs 13%).
- •Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is the larger school with 618 students compared with 195.
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 Horsmonden better than Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Paddock Wood ranks higher (83.8 vs 71.9 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 Horsmonden and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Horsmonden: 195. Leigh Academy Paddock Wood: 618. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Horsmonden and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Horsmonden is 654th of 2,471 and Leigh Academy Paddock Wood is 321st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).