Avanti Fields School vs Orchard Mead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avanti Fields School
Leicester · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
1,236 students
Orchard Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,007 students
| Measure | Avanti Fields School Leicester, East Midlands | Orchard Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 83 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #36 of 329 | #256 of 329 |
| National rank | #520 of 4,090 | #3150 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,007 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,236 | 1,007 |
| Free school meals | 11.4% | 42.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.1% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.6 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58.2% | 35.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 75% | 49.6% |
| EBacc average points | 5.11 | 3.31 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/avantifields/ | www.orchard-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Avanti Fields School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.6 vs 26.1).
- •Avanti Fields School is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 1,007.
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 Avanti Fields School better than Orchard Mead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Avanti Fields School ranks higher (82.6 vs 26.1 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 Avanti Fields School and Orchard Mead Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avanti Fields School: 1,236. Orchard Mead Academy: 1,007. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avanti Fields School and Orchard Mead Academy rank in East Midlands?
Avanti Fields School is 36th of 329 and Orchard Mead Academy is 256th of 329 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).