Leigh Academy Minster vs Minster in Sheppey Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Minster
Sheerness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students
Minster in Sheppey Primary School
Sheerness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
572 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Minster Sheerness, South East | Minster in Sheppey Primary School Sheerness, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #655 of 679 | #420 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3945 of 4,090 | #2235 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,005 | 572 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 572 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 24.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 89% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 7.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 25.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.36 | – |
| A level points per entry | 17.6 | – |
| town | Sheerness | Sheerness |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyminster.org.uk/ | www.minster-sheppey.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Minster in Sheppey Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.4 vs 10.4).
- •Leigh Academy Minster is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 572.
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 Minster better than Minster in Sheppey Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Minster in Sheppey Primary School ranks higher (79.4 vs 10.4 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 Minster and Minster in Sheppey Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Sheerness in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Minster: 1,005. Minster in Sheppey Primary School: 572. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Minster and Minster in Sheppey Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Minster is 655th of 679 and Minster in Sheppey Primary School is 420th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).