Leigh Academy Hugh Christie vs Sir Thomas Fremantle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 115 km 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
Sir Thomas Fremantle School
Winslow · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
681 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East | Sir Thomas Fremantle School Winslow, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #489 of 679 | #444 of 679 |
| National rank | #3099 of 4,090 | #2779 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 688 | 681 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 681 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 25.5% |
| Capacity filled | 56.1% | 104.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.5 | 40.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.9% | 24.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.7% | 60.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.53 | 3.78 |
| A level points per entry | 29.9 | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Winslow |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyhughchristie.org.uk | www.sirthomasfremantle.org/ |
The verdict
- •Sir Thomas Fremantle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.3 vs 27.2).
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is the larger school with 688 students compared with 681.
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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School?
On the Success Index (England), Sir Thomas Fremantle School ranks higher (33.3 vs 27.2 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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School?
About 115 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Winslow in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. Sir Thomas Fremantle School: 681. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and Sir Thomas Fremantle School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 and Sir Thomas Fremantle School is 444th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).