Castle Mead Academy vs The King's School, Grantham
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 46 km 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
The King's School, Grantham
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,221 students
| Measure | Castle Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | The King's School, Grantham Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #143 of 329 | #1 of 329 |
| National rank | #1764 of 4,090 | #77 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,223 | 1,221 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,223 | 1,221 |
| Free school meals | 47.8% | 7.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 112.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.0 | 72.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 55.3% | 94.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.3% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.56 | 6.78 |
| A level points per entry | – | 43.0 |
| town | Leicester | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.castle-tmet.uk/ | www.kings.lincs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The King's School, Grantham scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.1 vs 54.1).
- •Castle Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 1,221.
- •Castle Mead Academy is co-educational and The King's School, Grantham is boys.
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 The King's School, Grantham?
On the Success Index (England), The King's School, Grantham ranks higher (96.1 vs 54.1 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 The King's School, Grantham?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Castle Mead Academy: 1,223. The King's School, Grantham: 1,221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Castle Mead Academy and The King's School, Grantham rank in East Midlands?
Castle Mead Academy is 143rd of 329 and The King's School, Grantham is 1st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).