Leigh Academy Longfield vs Sedley's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.4 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
Sedley's Church of England Primary School
Gravesend · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
98 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Longfield Longfield, South East | Sedley's Church of England Primary School Gravesend, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #470 of 679 | #1210 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2943 of 4,090 | #6824 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 992 | 98 |
| Pupils on roll | 992 | 98 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 17.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.77 | – |
| A level points per entry | 29.1 | – |
| town | Longfield | Gravesend |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longfieldacademy.org | www.sedleys.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sedley's Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.4 vs 30.4).
- •Leigh Academy Longfield is the larger school with 992 students compared with 98.
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 Sedley's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sedley's Church of England Primary School ranks higher (55.4 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 Sedley's Church of England Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Gravesend in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Longfield: 992. Sedley's Church of England Primary School: 98. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Longfield and Sedley's Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Longfield is 470th of 679 and Sedley's Church of England Primary School is 1210th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).