Leigh Academy Wilmington vs Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 135 m 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
Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,174 students
| Measure | Leigh Academy Wilmington Wilmington, South East | Wilmington Grammar School for Boys Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #304 of 679 | #93 of 679 |
| National rank | #1661 of 4,090 | #329 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,386 | 1,174 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,386 | 1,174 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 10.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 138.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | 64.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45.2% | 90% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 96.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.21 | 5.73 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Wilmington | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.wilmingtonacademy.org.uk | www.wgsb.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Wilmington Grammar School for Boys scores higher on the Success Index (England) (87.9 vs 56.3).
- •Leigh Academy Wilmington is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 1,174.
- •Leigh Academy Wilmington is co-educational and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is boys.
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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
On the Success Index (England), Wilmington Grammar School for Boys ranks higher (87.9 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 Wilmington Grammar School for Boys?
About 135 m in a straight line, between Wilmington and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Academy Wilmington: 1,386. Wilmington Grammar School for Boys: 1,174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Academy Wilmington and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys rank in South East?
Leigh Academy Wilmington is 304th of 679 and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys is 93rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).