Avenue Primary School vs Dale Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avenue Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
545 students
Dale Community Primary School
Derby · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
545 students
| Measure | Avenue Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Dale Community Primary School Derby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 1,516 | #1154 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9037 of 15,697 | #12365 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 545 | 545 |
| Pupils on roll | 545 | 545 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 55.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 98% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 8% |
| 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 | Derby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.avenue.leicester.sch.uk/ | dale.derby.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 29.2).
- •Avenue Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 53%).
- •Dale Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
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 Avenue Primary School better than Dale Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Avenue Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 29.2 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 Avenue Primary School and Dale Community Primary School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Derby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avenue Primary School: 545. Dale Community Primary School: 545. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avenue Primary School and Dale Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Avenue Primary School is 746th of 1,516 and Dale Community Primary School is 1154th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).