Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy vs Ryarsh Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy
West Malling · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
211 students
Ryarsh Primary School
West Malling · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy West Malling, South East | Ryarsh Primary School West Malling, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 83 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #431 of 2,471 | #333 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2263 of 15,697 | #1670 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 211 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 211 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 10.4% | 8.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 33% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Malling | West Malling |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.leybourne.school | www.ryarsh.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ryarsh Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (83.2 vs 79.2).
- •Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (81% vs 73%).
- •Ryarsh Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (33% vs 9%).
- •Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is the larger school with 211 students compared with 209.
- •Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is a academy school while Ryarsh 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 Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy better than Ryarsh Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Ryarsh Primary School ranks higher (83.2 vs 79.2 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 Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy and Ryarsh Primary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Malling and West Malling in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy: 211. Ryarsh Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy and Ryarsh Primary School rank in South East?
Leybourne, St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary Academy is 431st of 2,471 and Ryarsh Primary School is 333rd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).