Arnesby Church of England Primary School vs Countesthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 5.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnesby Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
41 students
Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
| Measure | Arnesby Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Countesthorpe Academy Countesthorpe, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 95 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #199 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #2607 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 41 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 41 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 64% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Leicester | Countesthorpe |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | arnesby.embracemat.org | www.clcc.college |
The verdict
- •Arnesby Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.3 vs 36.9).
- •Countesthorpe Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 41.
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 Arnesby Church of England Primary School better than Countesthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Arnesby Church of England Primary School ranks higher (95.3 vs 36.9 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 Arnesby Church of England Primary School and Countesthorpe Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Countesthorpe in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Arnesby Church of England Primary School: 41. Countesthorpe Academy: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Arnesby Church of England Primary School and Countesthorpe Academy rank in East Midlands?
Arnesby Church of England Primary School is unranked and Countesthorpe Academy is 199th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).