Billesdon Church of England Primary School vs Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billesdon Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
88 students
Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
203 students
| Measure | Billesdon Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #628 of 1,516 | #488 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7883 of 15,697 | #6330 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 88 | 203 |
| Pupils on roll | 88 | 203 |
| Free school meals | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 83.8% | 96.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 44% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.billesdon.leics.sch.uk | www.houghtonprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 50.4).
- •Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 44%).
- •Billesdon Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 88.
- •Billesdon Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School 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 Billesdon Church of England Primary School better than Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School ranks higher (57.7 vs 50.4 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 Billesdon Church of England Primary School and Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Billesdon Church of England Primary School: 88. Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School: 203. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Billesdon Church of England Primary School and Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Billesdon Church of England Primary School is 628th of 1,516 and Houghton-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School is 488th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).