Brockington College vs St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 10 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brockington College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,165 students
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | Brockington College Leicester, East Midlands | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #112 of 329 | #53 of 329 |
| National rank | #1367 of 4,090 | #715 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,165 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,165 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.8 | 54.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.9% | 57.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.5% | 77.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.7 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brockington.leics.sch.uk | www.st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 62.3).
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 1,165.
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 Brockington College better than St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 62.3 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 Brockington College and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brockington College: 1,165. St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brockington College and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brockington College is 112th of 329 and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 53rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).