Leigh Academy Marden vs St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Marden
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
323 students
St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
123 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Marden Tonbridge, South East | St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #742 of 2,471 | #1777 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4012 of 15,697 | #10596 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 10.6% |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | 102.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 59% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leighacademymarden.org.uk | www.collier-street.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Marden scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.4 vs 38.0).
- •Leigh Academy Marden does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 59%).
- •Leigh Academy Marden does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 0%).
- •Leigh Academy Marden is the larger school with 323 students compared with 123.
- •Leigh Academy Marden is a academy school while St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is a local authority 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 Marden better than St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Marden ranks higher (69.4 vs 38.0 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 Marden and St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Marden: 323. St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Marden and St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Marden is 742nd of 2,471 and St Margaret's, Collier Street Church of England Voluntary Controlled School is 1777th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).