Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School vs South Wigston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
South Wigston High School
Wigston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
730 students
| Measure | Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | South Wigston High School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1089 of 1,516 | #296 of 329 |
| National rank | #11788 of 15,697 | #3632 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 329 | 730 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 730 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 84.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 34.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 22.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 40.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.thistlymeadow.net/ | www.southwigston.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.2 vs 18.8).
- •South Wigston High School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 329.
- •Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School is a local authority school while South Wigston High 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 Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School better than South Wigston High School?
On the Success Index (England), Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School ranks higher (32.2 vs 18.8 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 Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School and South Wigston High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School: 329. South Wigston High School: 730. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School and South Wigston High School rank in East Midlands?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School is 1089th of 1,516 and South Wigston High School is 296th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).