Avenue Primary School vs Leicester Islamic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 816 m 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
Leicester Islamic Academy
Leicester · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
349 students
| Measure | Avenue Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Leicester Islamic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #746 of 1,516 | – |
| National rank | #9037 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 545 | 349 |
| Pupils on roll | 545 | 349 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 77.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| 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.avenue.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.lia.uk.net |
The verdict
- •Avenue Primary School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 349.
- •Avenue Primary School is a local authority school while Leicester Islamic Academy is a independent 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 Leicester Islamic 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 Avenue Primary School and Leicester Islamic Academy?
About 816 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Avenue Primary School: 545. Leicester Islamic Academy: 349. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Avenue Primary School and Leicester Islamic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Avenue Primary School is 746th of 1,516 and Leicester Islamic Academy is unranked among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).