Leigh Academy Minster vs The Harvey Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 45 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
The Harvey Grammar School
Folkestone · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,005 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Minster Sheerness, South East | The Harvey Grammar School Folkestone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #655 of 679 | #124 of 679 |
| National rank | #3945 of 4,090 | #439 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,005 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,005 | 1,005 |
| Free school meals | 42.2% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 102.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 28.4 | 61.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 7.5% | 85.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 25.4% | 97.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.36 | 5.69 |
| A level points per entry | 17.6 | 33.2 |
| town | Sheerness | Folkestone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyminster.org.uk/ | www.harveygs.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Harvey Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.9 vs 10.4).
- •Leigh Academy Minster is co-educational and The Harvey Grammar School is boys.
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 The Harvey Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Harvey Grammar School ranks higher (84.9 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 The Harvey Grammar School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Sheerness and Folkestone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Minster: 1,005. The Harvey Grammar School: 1,005. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Minster and The Harvey Grammar School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Minster is 655th of 679 and The Harvey Grammar School is 124th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).