Beacon Primary Academy vs Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 114 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Primary Academy
Skegness · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Beacon Primary Academy Skegness, East Midlands | Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 41 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #850 of 1,516 | #182 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9917 of 15,697 | #2640 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 206 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 206 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.1% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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 | Skegness | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beaconprimaryacademy.org/ | www.stjohnfisher-wigston.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 41.0).
- •Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 70%).
- •Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
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 Beacon Primary Academy better than Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?
On the Success Index (England), Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire ranks higher (77.1 vs 41.0 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 Beacon Primary Academy and Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Skegness and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Primary Academy: 206. Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Primary Academy and Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire rank in East Midlands?
Beacon Primary Academy is 850th of 1,516 and Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is 182nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).