Leigh Academy Hugh Christie vs St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 817 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
St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
367 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Hugh Christie Tonbridge, South East | St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 90 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #489 of 679 | #174 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3099 of 4,090 | #793 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 688 | 367 |
| Pupils on roll | 688 | 367 |
| Free school meals | 40.1% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 56.1% | 87.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 86% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 19% |
| 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.stmargaretclitherowschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (90.1 vs 27.2).
- •Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is the larger school with 688 students compared with 367.
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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School ranks higher (90.1 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 St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School?
About 817 m in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie: 688. St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School: 367. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Hugh Christie and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Hugh Christie is 489th of 679 and St Margaret Clitherow Catholic Primary School is 174th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).