Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School vs Rushey Mead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
172 students
Rushey Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,804 students
| Measure | Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Rushey Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1371 of 1,516 | #74 of 329 |
| National rank | #14421 of 15,697 | #947 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 172 | 1,804 |
| Pupils on roll | 172 | 1,804 |
| Free school meals | 45.9% | 22.4% |
| Capacity filled | 72.9% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 51.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.belgraveceprimary.co.uk/ | www.rushey-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushey Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 17.0).
- •Rushey Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 172.
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 Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School better than Rushey Mead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rushey Mead Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 17.0 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 Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School and Rushey Mead Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School: 172. Rushey Mead Academy: 1,804. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School and Rushey Mead Academy rank in East Midlands?
Belgrave St Peter's CofE Primary School is 1371st of 1,516 and Rushey Mead Academy is 74th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).