Castle Mead Academy vs King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 538 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,223 students
King Richard III Infant and Nursery School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
269 students
| Measure | Castle Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | King Richard III Infant and Nursery School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 329 | #652 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1764 of 4,090 | #8133 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–7 |
| Students | 1,223 | 269 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,223 | 269 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 20.9% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.56 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.castle-tmet.uk/ | www.kingrichards.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Castle Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 49.4).
- •Castle Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 269.
- •Castle Mead Academy is a academy school while King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is a local authority 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 Castle Mead Academy better than King Richard III Infant and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Mead Academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 49.4 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 Castle Mead Academy and King Richard III Infant and Nursery School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Mead Academy: 1,223. King Richard III Infant and Nursery School: 269. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Mead Academy and King Richard III Infant and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Mead Academy is 143rd of 329 and King Richard III Infant and Nursery School is 652nd of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).