Leigh Academy Longfield vs Meopham School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 4.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Longfield
Longfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
992 students
Meopham School
Gravesend · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
905 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Longfield Longfield, South East | Meopham School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 679 | #410 of 679 |
| National rank | #2943 of 4,090 | #2534 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 992 | 905 |
| Pupils on roll | 992 | 905 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 21.1% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 108.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.3% | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.6% | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | 3.50 |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | 22.3 |
| town | Longfield | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longfieldacademy.org | meophamschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Meopham School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 30.4).
- •Leigh Academy Longfield is the larger school with 992 students compared with 905.
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 Longfield better than Meopham School?
On the Success Index (England), Meopham School ranks higher (38.5 vs 30.4 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 Longfield and Meopham School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Longfield: 992. Meopham School: 905. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Longfield and Meopham School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Longfield is 470th of 679 and Meopham School is 410th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).