Babington Academy vs Mowmacre Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 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
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
| Measure | Babington Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Mowmacre Hill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #284 of 329 | #1395 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3490 of 4,090 | #14588 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,339 | 348 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,339 | 348 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 55.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 82.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| 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.mowmacrehill.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Babington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.5 vs 15.8).
- •Babington Academy is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 348.
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 Mowmacre Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Babington Academy ranks higher (20.5 vs 15.8 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 Mowmacre Hill Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Babington Academy: 1,339. Mowmacre Hill Primary School: 348. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Babington Academy and Mowmacre Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Babington Academy is 284th of 329 and Mowmacre Hill Primary School is 1395th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).