Leigh Academy Wilmington vs Maypole Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Academy Wilmington
Wilmington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,386 students
Maypole Primary School
Dartford · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Wilmington Wilmington, South East | Maypole Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #304 of 679 | #351 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #1661 of 4,090 | #1750 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,386 | 410 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,386 | 410 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 14.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wilmington | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk | www.maypoleprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Maypole Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.8 vs 56.3).
- •Leigh Academy Wilmington is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 410.
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 Wilmington better than Maypole Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Maypole Primary School ranks higher (82.8 vs 56.3 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 Wilmington and Maypole Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Wilmington: 1,386. Maypole Primary School: 410. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Wilmington and Maypole Primary School rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Wilmington is 304th of 679 and Maypole Primary School is 351st of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).