Brook Mead Academy vs Castle Mead Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,104 students
Castle Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,223 students
| Measure | Brook Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Castle Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 329 | #143 of 329 |
| National rank | #2213 of 4,090 | #1764 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,104 | 1,223 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,104 | 1,223 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 47.8% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 101.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 55.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brook-tmet.uk/ | www.castle-tmet.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 45.3).
- •Castle Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 1,104.
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 Brook Mead Academy better than Castle Mead Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Mead Academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 45.3 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 Brook Mead Academy and Castle Mead Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brook Mead Academy: 1,104. Castle Mead Academy: 1,223. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brook Mead Academy and Castle Mead Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brook Mead Academy is 174th of 329 and Castle Mead Academy is 143rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).