Leigh Academy Marden vs Staplehurst School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 4.6 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
Staplehurst School
Tonbridge · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
| Measure | Leigh Academy Marden Tonbridge, South East | Staplehurst School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #742 of 2,471 | – |
| National rank | #4012 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 323 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 323 | – |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 117.5% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | – |
| 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.staplehurstschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
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 Staplehurst 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 Marden and Staplehurst School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
How do Leigh Academy Marden and Staplehurst School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Marden is 742nd of 2,471 and Staplehurst School is unranked among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).