Leigh Academy Minster vs Queenborough School and Nursery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.1 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
Queenborough School and Nursery
Queenborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
470 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Minster Sheerness, South East | Queenborough School and Nursery Queenborough, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #655 of 679 | #529 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3945 of 4,090 | #2838 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,005 | 470 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 470 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 35.7% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 111.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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 | Queenborough |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyminster.org.uk/ | www.queenborough.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Queenborough School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.8 vs 10.4).
- •Leigh Academy Minster is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 470.
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 Queenborough School and Nursery?
On the Success Index (England), Queenborough School and Nursery ranks higher (75.8 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 Queenborough School and Nursery?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Queenborough in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Minster: 1,005. Queenborough School and Nursery: 470. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Minster and Queenborough School and Nursery rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Minster is 655th of 679 and Queenborough School and Nursery is 529th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).