Leigh Primary School vs Sackville School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leigh Primary School
Tonbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Sackville School
Tonbridge · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
197 students
| Measure | Leigh Primary School Tonbridge, South East | Sackville School Tonbridge, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #976 of 2,471 | #646 of 679 |
| National rank | #5423 of 15,697 | #3907 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 126 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 126 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 19% | – |
| Capacity filled | 73.7% | 81.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.7 |
| town | Tonbridge | Tonbridge |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leighprimaryschool.com | www.sackvilleschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Leigh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.0 vs 11.8).
- •Sackville School is the larger school with 197 students compared with 126.
- •Leigh Primary School is a local authority school while Sackville School is a independent 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 Primary School better than Sackville School?
On the Success Index (England), Leigh Primary School ranks higher (62.0 vs 11.8 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 Primary School and Sackville School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Tonbridge and Tonbridge in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leigh Primary School: 126. Sackville School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leigh Primary School and Sackville School rank in South East?
Leigh Primary School is 976th of 2,471 and Sackville School is 646th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).