Catherine Infant School vs Shenton Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 776 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catherine Infant School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
378 students
Shenton Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
360 students
| Measure | Catherine Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | Shenton Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #337 of 1,516 | #1065 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4657 of 15,697 | #11615 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 378 | 360 |
| Pupils on roll | 378 | 360 |
| Free school meals | 14.8% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 90% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.catherine-inf.leicester.sch.uk | www.shenton.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Catherine Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.0 vs 33.1).
- •Catherine Infant School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 360.
- •Catherine Infant School is a local authority school while Shenton Primary School 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 Catherine Infant School better than Shenton Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Catherine Infant School ranks higher (66.0 vs 33.1 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 Catherine Infant School and Shenton Primary School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catherine Infant School: 378. Shenton Primary School: 360. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catherine Infant School and Shenton Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Catherine Infant School is 337th of 1,516 and Shenton Primary School is 1065th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).