Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School vs Buswells Lodge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Buswells Lodge Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1039 of 1,516 | #1462 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11432 of 15,697 | #15269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 881 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 49% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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 | – |
The verdict
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.9 vs 9.8).
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 353.
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a local authority school while Buswells Lodge Primary School 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 Buswells Lodge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School ranks higher (33.9 vs 9.8 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 Buswells Lodge Primary School?
About 1.4 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. Buswells Lodge Primary School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School and Buswells Lodge Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is 1039th of 1,516 and Buswells Lodge Primary School is 1462nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).