Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School vs Fosse Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 943 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
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
| Measure | Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Fosse Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1039 of 1,516 | #1020 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11432 of 15,697 | #11284 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 881 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 881 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 15.4% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 96% | 100.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 7% |
| 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.fosse-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (33.9 vs 34.7).
- •Fosse Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 55%).
- •Fosse Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is the larger school with 881 students compared with 433.
- •Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is a local authority school while Fosse Mead Primary 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 Fosse Mead Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School and Fosse Mead Primary Academy?
About 943 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. Fosse Mead Primary Academy: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School and Fosse Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Alderman Richard Hallam Primary School is 1039th of 1,516 and Fosse Mead Primary Academy is 1020th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).