Bosworth Academy vs Desford Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 999 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bosworth Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,565 students
Desford Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
385 students
| Measure | Bosworth Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Desford Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #77 of 329 | #452 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #979 of 4,090 | #5919 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,565 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,565 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 15.9% | 12.5% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.1 | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bosworthacademy.org.uk | www.desford.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Bosworth Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.9 vs 59.6).
- •Bosworth Academy is the larger school with 1,565 students compared with 385.
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 Bosworth Academy better than Desford Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Bosworth Academy ranks higher (70.9 vs 59.6 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 Bosworth Academy and Desford Community Primary School?
About 999 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bosworth Academy: 1,565. Desford Community Primary School: 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bosworth Academy and Desford Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Bosworth Academy is 77th of 329 and Desford Community Primary School is 452nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).