Leigh Academy Rainham vs Thames View Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.0 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
Thames View Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
459 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Rainham Gillingham, South East | Thames View Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #248 of 679 | #810 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1289 of 4,090 | #4507 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 964 | 459 |
| Pupils on roll | 964 | 459 |
| Free school meals | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 102% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademyrainham.org.uk/ | www.thamesview-that.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thames View Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.9 vs 64.1).
- •Leigh Academy Rainham is the larger school with 964 students compared with 459.
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 Thames View Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thames View Primary School ranks higher (66.9 vs 64.1 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 Rainham and Thames View Primary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Rainham: 964. Thames View Primary School: 459. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Rainham and Thames View Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Rainham is 248th of 679 and Thames View Primary School is 810th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).