Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 52 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy
Bourne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
273 students
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
274 students
| Measure | Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy Bourne, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #340 of 1,516 | #24 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4678 of 15,697 | #480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 273 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 18.7% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 130% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 83% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 18% |
| 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 | Bourne | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.bourneelseaparkprimary.co.uk | www.thomasmoreprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 65.9).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 83%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 3%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 274 students compared with 273.
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 Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy better than St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (93.2 vs 65.9 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 Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 52 km in a straight line, between Bourne and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy: 273. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy is 340th of 1,516 and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is 24th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).