Avenue Primary School vs Lancaster Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Lancaster Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
| Measure | Avenue Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Lancaster Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #746 of 1,516 | #288 of 329 |
| National rank | #9037 of 15,697 | #3531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 545 | 883 |
| Pupils on roll | 545 | 883 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.avenue.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.lancaster.lwlat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Avenue Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.1 vs 20.1).
- •Lancaster Academy is the larger school with 883 students compared with 545.
- •Avenue Primary School is a local authority school while Lancaster 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 Avenue Primary School better than Lancaster Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Avenue Primary School ranks higher (45.1 vs 20.1 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 Avenue Primary School and Lancaster Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avenue Primary School: 545. Lancaster Academy: 883. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avenue Primary School and Lancaster Academy rank in East Midlands?
Avenue Primary School is 746th of 1,516 and Lancaster Academy is 288th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).