Brook Mead Academy vs The Herewoode Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 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
The Herewoode Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
979 students
| Measure | Brook Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | The Herewoode Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #174 of 329 | #322 of 329 |
| National rank | #2213 of 4,090 | #4010 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,104 | 979 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,104 | 979 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 92% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brook-tmet.uk/ | www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Brook Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.3 vs 7.6).
- •Brook Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,104 students compared with 979.
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 The Herewoode Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Brook Mead Academy ranks higher (45.3 vs 7.6 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 Brook Mead Academy and The Herewoode Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brook Mead Academy: 1,104. The Herewoode Academy: 979. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brook Mead Academy and The Herewoode Academy rank in East Midlands?
Brook Mead Academy is 174th of 329 and The Herewoode Academy is 322nd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).