Babington Academy vs Beaumont Lodge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Babington Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,339 students
Beaumont Lodge Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Babington Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Beaumont Lodge Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 329 | #587 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3490 of 4,090 | #7465 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,339 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.13 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.babington.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.beaumontlodgeprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Beaumont Lodge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.4 vs 20.5).
- •Babington Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 221.
- •Babington Academy is a academy school while Beaumont Lodge Primary School is a local authority 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 Babington Academy better than Beaumont Lodge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Beaumont Lodge Primary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 20.5 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 Babington Academy and Beaumont Lodge Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babington Academy: 1,339. Beaumont Lodge Primary School: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington Academy and Beaumont Lodge Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Babington Academy is 284th of 329 and Beaumont Lodge Primary School is 587th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).