Beaumont Leys School vs Chilwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 29 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beaumont Leys School
Leicester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,062 students
Chilwell School
Nottingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
| Measure | Beaumont Leys School Leicester, East Midlands | Chilwell School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #173 of 329 | #106 of 329 |
| National rank | #2203 of 4,090 | #1287 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,062 | 1,078 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,062 | 1,078 |
| Free school meals | 33% | 21.7% |
| Capacity filled | 101.1% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.2 | 50.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | 55% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 63.5% | 73.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.7 |
| town | Leicester | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.beaumontleys.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.chilwellschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chilwell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 45.4).
- •Chilwell School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 1,062.
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 Beaumont Leys School better than Chilwell School?
On the Success Index (England), Chilwell School ranks higher (64.1 vs 45.4 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 Beaumont Leys School and Chilwell School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beaumont Leys School: 1,062. Chilwell School: 1,078. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beaumont Leys School and Chilwell School rank in East Midlands?
Beaumont Leys School is 173rd of 329 and Chilwell School is 106th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).