Leigh Academy Tonbridge vs Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.4 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
Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
419 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Tonbridge Tonbridge, South East | Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #466 of 679 | #1171 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2911 of 4,090 | #6566 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 807 | 419 |
| Pupils on roll | 807 | 419 |
| Free school meals | 34.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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.slade.kent.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 31.0).
- •Leigh Academy Tonbridge is the larger school with 807 students compared with 419.
- •Leigh Academy Tonbridge is a academy school while Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment 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 Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment?
On the Success Index (England), Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment ranks higher (56.6 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 Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge: 807. Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment: 419. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Tonbridge and Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Tonbridge is 466th of 679 and Slade Primary School and Attached Unit for Children with Hearing Impairment is 1171st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).