Abbey Mead Primary Academy vs Catherine Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 684 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
718 students
Catherine Junior School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
454 students
| Measure | Abbey Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Catherine Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #258 of 1,516 | #1224 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3657 of 15,697 | #12973 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 718 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 718 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 13.7% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | 5% |
| 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.abbey-tmet.uk | www.catherine-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Abbey Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.3 vs 26.1).
- •Abbey Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 43%).
- •Abbey Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 5%).
- •Abbey Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 718 students compared with 454.
- •Abbey Mead Primary Academy is a academy school while Catherine Junior 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 Abbey Mead Primary Academy better than Catherine Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Abbey Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (71.3 vs 26.1 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 Abbey Mead Primary Academy and Catherine Junior School?
About 684 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Mead Primary Academy: 718. Catherine Junior School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Mead Primary Academy and Catherine Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Abbey Mead Primary Academy is 258th of 1,516 and Catherine Junior School is 1224th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).