Barley Croft Primary School vs Buswells Lodge Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 700 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley Croft Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
324 students
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
| Measure | Barley Croft Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Buswells Lodge Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1420 of 1,516 | #1462 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14836 of 15,697 | #15269 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 353 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 353 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 49% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.barleycroft.leicester.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Barley Croft Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.7 vs 9.8).
- •Buswells Lodge Primary School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 324.
- •Barley Croft Primary School is a local authority school while Buswells Lodge Primary School 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 Barley Croft Primary School better than Buswells Lodge Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barley Croft Primary School ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.8 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 Barley Croft Primary School and Buswells Lodge Primary School?
About 700 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Croft Primary School: 324. Buswells Lodge Primary School: 353. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Croft Primary School and Buswells Lodge Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barley Croft Primary School is 1420th of 1,516 and Buswells Lodge Primary School is 1462nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).