Caldecote Community Primary School vs Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
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.
Caldecote Community Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
600 students
Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
453 students
| Measure | Caldecote Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #209 of 1,516 | #147 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3043 of 15,697 | #2211 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 600 | 453 |
| Pupils on roll | 600 | 453 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 88% | 107.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 78% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 28% |
| 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.caldecote.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.millfieldacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 74.7).
- •Caldecote Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 78%).
- •Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (28% vs 20%).
- •Caldecote Community Primary School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 453.
- •Caldecote Community Primary School is a local authority school while Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Caldecote Community Primary School better than Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy ranks higher (79.6 vs 74.7 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 Caldecote Community Primary School and Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Caldecote Community Primary School: 600. Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy: 453. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Caldecote Community Primary School and Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy rank in East Midlands?
Caldecote Community Primary School is 209th of 1,516 and Millfield L.E.A.D. Academy is 147th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).