Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy vs St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
Dartford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,318 students
St Anselm's Catholic Primary School
Dartford · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
211 students
| Measure | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy Dartford, South East | St Anselm's Catholic Primary School Dartford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #414 of 679 | #305 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #2596 of 4,090 | #1504 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,318 | 211 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,318 | 211 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 10.9% |
| Capacity filled | 87.9% | 100.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 17% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.2% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.89 | – |
| A level points per entry | 28.4 | – |
| town | Dartford | Dartford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.sirgeoffreyleighacademy.org.uk/ | www.st-anselms.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Anselm's Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.5 vs 37.2).
- •Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is the larger school with 1,318 students compared with 211.
- •Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is a academy school while St Anselm's Catholic 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 Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy better than St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Anselm's Catholic Primary School ranks higher (84.5 vs 37.2 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 Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Dartford and Dartford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy: 1,318. St Anselm's Catholic Primary School: 211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy is 414th of 679 and St Anselm's Catholic Primary School is 305th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).