Barwell Infant School vs Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 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
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
Earl Shilton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Barwell Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Earl Shilton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #704 of 1,516 | #601 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8684 of 15,697 | #7557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 150 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 22% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.3% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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 | Earl Shilton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.barwellinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.stpetersprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 46.9).
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 150.
- •Barwell Infant School is a local authority school while Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary 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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 46.9 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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Earl Shilton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barwell Infant School: 150. Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barwell Infant School and Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Barwell Infant School is 704th of 1,516 and Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is 601st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).