Barwell Infant School vs Heath Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barwell Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
150 students
Heath Lane Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
| Measure | Barwell Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | Heath Lane Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 1,516 | #214 of 329 |
| National rank | #8684 of 15,697 | #2773 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 150 | 644 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 644 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 30.1% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.42 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barwellinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.heathlaneacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Barwell Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.9 vs 33.4).
- •Heath Lane Academy is the larger school with 644 students compared with 150.
- •Barwell Infant School is a local authority school while Heath Lane 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 Barwell Infant School better than Heath Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Barwell Infant School ranks higher (46.9 vs 33.4 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 Barwell Infant School and Heath Lane Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barwell Infant School: 150. Heath Lane Academy: 644. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barwell Infant School and Heath Lane Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barwell Infant School is 704th of 1,516 and Heath Lane Academy is 214th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).