Brook Mead Academy vs Chenderit School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 64 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
Chenderit School
Banbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,104 students
| Measure | Brook Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Chenderit School Banbury, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 329 | #91 of 329 |
| National rank | #2213 of 4,090 | #1099 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,104 | 1,104 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,104 | 1,104 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.46 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Leicester | Banbury |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brook-tmet.uk/ | www.chenderit.northants.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chenderit School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 45.3).
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 Chenderit School?
On the Success Index (England), Chenderit School ranks higher (68.2 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 Chenderit School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Banbury in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brook Mead Academy: 1,104. Chenderit School: 1,104. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brook Mead Academy and Chenderit School rank in East Midlands?
Brook Mead Academy is 174th of 329 and Chenderit School is 91st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).