Barley Croft Primary School vs Woodstock Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Woodstock Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
328 students
| Measure | Barley Croft Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Woodstock Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1420 of 1,516 | #1377 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14836 of 15,697 | #14466 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 324 | 328 |
| Pupils on roll | 324 | 328 |
| Free school meals | 47.3% | 43.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98.2% | 72.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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/ | www.woodstock.lwlat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodstock Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (16.8 vs 13.7).
- •Woodstock Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (52% vs 49%).
- •Woodstock Primary Academy is the larger school with 328 students compared with 324.
- •Barley Croft Primary School is a local authority school while Woodstock Primary Academy 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 Woodstock Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Woodstock Primary Academy ranks higher (16.8 vs 13.7 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 Woodstock Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley Croft Primary School: 324. Woodstock Primary Academy: 328. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley Croft Primary School and Woodstock Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barley Croft Primary School is 1420th of 1,516 and Woodstock Primary Academy is 1377th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).