Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School vs Babington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
881 students
Babington Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,339 students
| Measure | Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Babington Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1039 of 1,516 | #284 of 329 |
| National rank | #11432 of 15,697 | #3490 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 881 | 1,339 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 1,339 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 49.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 97% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.arhprimary.co.uk | www.babington.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 20.5).
- •Babington Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 881.
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a local authority school while Babington Academy is a academy 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 Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School better than Babington Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School ranks higher (33.9 vs 20.5 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 Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School and Babington Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School: 881. Babington Academy: 1,339. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School and Babington Academy rank in East Midlands?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is 1039th of 1,516 and Babington Academy is 284th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).