Leigh Academy Tonbridge vs Leigh 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 Tonbridge
Tonbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
807 students
Leigh Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Tonbridge Tonbridge, South East | Leigh Primary School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 679 | #976 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2911 of 4,090 | #5423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 807 | 126 |
| Pupils on roll | 807 | 126 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 73.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | 22.9 | – |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | leighacademytonbridge.org.uk | www.leighprimaryschool.com |
The verdict
- •Leigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 31.0).
- •Leigh Academy Tonbridge is the larger school with 807 students compared with 126.
- •Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a academy school while Leigh 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 Tonbridge better than Leigh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 31.0 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 Tonbridge and Leigh Primary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge: 807. Leigh Primary School: 126. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Tonbridge and Leigh Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is 466th of 679 and Leigh Primary School is 976th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).