Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Church Hill Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 831 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
232 students
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Church Hill Church of England Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1034 of 1,516 | #1050 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11380 of 15,697 | #11545 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 232 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 232 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 20.2% |
| Capacity filled | 68% | 66.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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.bishopellis.leics.sch.uk | www.churchhill-jun.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (34.2 vs 33.4).
- •Church Hill Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 53%).
- •Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •Church Hill Church of England Junior School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 232.
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 Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Church Hill Church of England Junior School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy and Church Hill Church of England Junior School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy: 232. Church Hill Church of England Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy and Church Hill Church of England Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Bishop Ellis Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1034th of 1,516 and Church Hill Church of England Junior School is 1050th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).