Leigh Academy Hugh Christie vs Long Mead Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 701 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
688 students
Long Mead Community Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
143 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East | Long Mead Community Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #489 of 679 | #2418 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3099 of 4,090 | #15172 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 688 | 143 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 143 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 60.3% |
| Capacity filled | 56.1% | 68.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk | www.long-mead.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.2 vs 10.8).
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is the larger school with 688 students compared with 143.
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is a academy school while Long Mead Community Primary 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 Hugh Christie better than Long Mead Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Hugh Christie ranks higher (27.2 vs 10.8 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 Hugh Christie and Long Mead Community Primary School?
About 701 m in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. Long Mead Community Primary School: 143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and Long Mead Community Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 and Long Mead Community Primary School is 2418th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).