Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School vs Barley Croft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 893 m 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
Barley Croft Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
| Measure | Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Barley Croft Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1039 of 1,516 | #1420 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11432 of 15,697 | #14836 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 881 | 324 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 324 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 47.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 98.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| 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.arhprimary.co.uk | www.barleycroft.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 13.7).
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 49%).
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 324.
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 Barley Croft Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School ranks higher (33.9 vs 13.7 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 Barley Croft Primary School?
About 893 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School: 881. Barley Croft Primary School: 324. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School and Barley Croft Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is 1039th of 1,516 and Barley Croft Primary School is 1420th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).