Brookside Primary School vs Launde Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Launde Primary School
Leicestershire · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
600 students
| Measure | Brookside Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Launde Primary School Leicestershire, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 87 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #81 of 1,516 | #76 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1241 of 15,697 | #1149 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 431 | 600 |
| Pupils on roll | 431 | 600 |
| Free school meals | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| Capacity filled | 98% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | 20% |
| 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 | Leicestershire |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brookside.leics.sch.uk | www.launde.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (86.3 vs 87.1).
- •Brookside Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 87%).
- •Launde Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 13%).
- •Launde Primary School is the larger school with 600 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 Launde Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Brookside Primary School and Launde Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicestershire in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brookside Primary School: 431. Launde Primary School: 600. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brookside Primary School and Launde Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brookside Primary School is 81st of 1,516 and Launde Primary School is 76th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).