Leigh Academy Molehill vs St Margaret's Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 13 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Molehill
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
312 students
St Margaret's Infant School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
312 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Molehill Maidstone, South East | St Margaret's Infant School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #425 of 2,471 | #582 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2248 of 15,697 | #3150 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 312 | 312 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 312 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 12.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 115.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 21% | – |
| 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 | Maidstone | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leighacademymolehill.org.uk/ | www.stmargaretsinf.medway.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Molehill scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.3 vs 74.1).
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 Molehill better than St Margaret's Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Molehill ranks higher (79.3 vs 74.1 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 Molehill and St Margaret's Infant School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Molehill: 312. St Margaret's Infant School: 312. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Molehill and St Margaret's Infant School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Molehill is 425th of 2,471 and St Margaret's Infant School is 582nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).