Babington Academy vs Heatherbrook Primary Academy
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
Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
150 students
| Measure | Babington Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Heatherbrook Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 329 | #1278 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3490 of 4,090 | #13531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,339 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| 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.heatherbrook.lwlat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Heatherbrook Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.0 vs 20.5).
- •Babington Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 150.
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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Heatherbrook Primary Academy ranks higher (23.0 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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy?
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. Heatherbrook Primary Academy: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington Academy and Heatherbrook Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Babington Academy is 284th of 329 and Heatherbrook Primary Academy is 1278th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).