Leigh Academy Longfield vs Steephill School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.1 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
Steephill School
Longfield · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
76 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Longfield Longfield, South East | Steephill School Longfield, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #470 of 679 | – |
| National rank | #2943 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 992 | 76 |
| Pupils on roll | 992 | 76 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 86.3% | 60.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Longfield |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.longfieldacademy.org | www.steephill.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Longfield is the larger school with 992 students compared with 76.
- •Leigh Academy Longfield is a academy school while Steephill School is a independent 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 Longfield better than Steephill School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Leigh Academy Longfield and Steephill School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Longfield and Longfield in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Longfield: 992. Steephill School: 76. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Longfield and Steephill School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Longfield is 470th of 679 and Steephill School is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).