Buswells Lodge Primary School vs English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buswells Lodge Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
353 students
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,143 students
| Measure | Buswells Lodge Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1462 of 1,516 | #67 of 329 |
| National rank | #15269 of 15,697 | #854 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 353 | 1,143 |
| Pupils on roll | 353 | 1,143 |
| Free school meals | 49% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 92.9% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.6 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | – | www.englishmartyrs.org/ |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 9.8).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,143 students compared with 353.
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 Buswells Lodge Primary School better than English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (73.5 vs 9.8 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 Buswells Lodge Primary School and English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Buswells Lodge Primary School: 353. English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy: 1,143. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Buswells Lodge Primary School and English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Buswells Lodge Primary School is 1462nd of 1,516 and English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is 67th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).