Leigh Academy Oaks vs Park Way Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Oaks
Maidstone · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
211 students
Park Way Primary School
Maidstone · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Oaks Maidstone, South East | Park Way Primary School Maidstone, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #395 of 2,471 | #2194 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2040 of 15,697 | #13413 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 97.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 89% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 30% | 2% |
| 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 | Maidstone |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leighacademyoaks.org.uk/ | www.park-way.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Oaks scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.7 vs 23.8).
- •Leigh Academy Oaks does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (89% vs 53%).
- •Leigh Academy Oaks does better on ks2: higher standard (30% vs 2%).
- •Park Way Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 211.
- •Leigh Academy Oaks is a academy school while Park Way Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Oaks better than Park Way Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Oaks ranks higher (80.7 vs 23.8 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 Oaks and Park Way Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Maidstone and Maidstone in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Oaks: 211. Park Way Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Oaks and Park Way Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Oaks is 395th of 2,471 and Park Way Primary School is 2194th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).