Leigh Academy Rainham vs Lower Halstow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Rainham
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
964 students
Lower Halstow Primary School
Sittingbourne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
200 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Rainham Gillingham, South East | Lower Halstow Primary School Sittingbourne, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 679 | #1796 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1289 of 4,090 | #10713 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 964 | 200 |
| Pupils on roll | 964 | 200 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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 | Gillingham | Sittingbourne |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyrainham.org.uk/ | www.lower-halstow.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Rainham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 37.5).
- •Leigh Academy Rainham is the larger school with 964 students compared with 200.
- •Leigh Academy Rainham is a academy school while Lower Halstow 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 Rainham better than Lower Halstow Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Rainham ranks higher (64.1 vs 37.5 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 Rainham and Lower Halstow Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Sittingbourne in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Rainham: 964. Lower Halstow Primary School: 200. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Rainham and Lower Halstow Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Rainham is 248th of 679 and Lower Halstow Primary School is 1796th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).