Brookside Primary School vs Gartree High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
431 students
Gartree High School
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
924 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Gartree High School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 84 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #81 of 1,516 | #33 of 329 |
| National rank | #1241 of 15,697 | #463 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 431 | 924 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 924 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 99.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brookside.leics.sch.uk | www.gartree.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Brookside Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.3 vs 84.2).
- •Gartree High School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 431.
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 Brookside Primary School better than Gartree High School?
On the Success Index (England), Brookside Primary School ranks higher (86.3 vs 84.2 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 Brookside Primary School and Gartree High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 431. Gartree High School: 924. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Gartree High School rank in East Midlands?
Brookside Primary School is 81st of 1,516 and Gartree High School is 33rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).