Leigh Academy Rainham vs Rainham School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.2 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
Rainham School for Girls
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,622 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Rainham Gillingham, South East | Rainham School for Girls Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 679 | #380 of 679 |
| National rank | #1289 of 4,090 | #2253 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 964 | 1,622 |
| Pupils on roll | 964 | 1,622 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 22% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 104.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 29.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 63.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.82 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.9 |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyrainham.org.uk/ | www.rainhamgirls-tkat.org/ |
The verdict
- •Leigh Academy Rainham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 44.5).
- •Rainham School for Girls is the larger school with 1,622 students compared with 964.
- •Leigh Academy Rainham is co-educational and Rainham School for Girls is girls.
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 Rainham School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Academy Rainham ranks higher (64.1 vs 44.5 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 Rainham School for Girls?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Rainham: 964. Rainham School for Girls: 1,622. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Rainham and Rainham School for Girls rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Rainham is 248th of 679 and Rainham School for Girls is 380th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).