Castle Mead Academy vs Shaftesbury Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 877 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
Shaftesbury Junior School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
239 students
| Measure | Castle Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Shaftesbury Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #143 of 329 | #1251 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1764 of 4,090 | #13203 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 1,223 | 239 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,223 | 239 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 36% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.shaftesbury.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Castle Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.1 vs 24.9).
- •Castle Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 239.
- •Castle Mead Academy is a academy school while Shaftesbury Junior 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 Shaftesbury Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Castle Mead Academy ranks higher (54.1 vs 24.9 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 Shaftesbury Junior School?
About 877 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Mead Academy: 1,223. Shaftesbury Junior School: 239. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Mead Academy and Shaftesbury Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Castle Mead Academy is 143rd of 329 and Shaftesbury Junior School is 1251st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).