Church Hill Church of England Junior School vs Herrick Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Church Hill Church of England Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
Herrick Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
305 students
| Measure | Church Hill Church of England Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Herrick Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1050 of 1,516 | #703 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11545 of 15,697 | #8669 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 238 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 238 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 20.2% | 15.7% |
| Capacity filled | 66.1% | 69.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 8% |
| 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.churchhill-jun.leics.sch.uk | www.herrick.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Herrick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 33.4).
- •Herrick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Herrick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 2%).
- •Herrick Primary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 238.
- •Church Hill Church of England Junior School is a academy school while Herrick Primary 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 Church Hill Church of England Junior School better than Herrick Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Herrick Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 33.4 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 Church Hill Church of England Junior School and Herrick Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Church Hill Church of England Junior School: 238. Herrick Primary School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Church Hill Church of England Junior School and Herrick Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Church Hill Church of England Junior School is 1050th of 1,516 and Herrick Primary School is 703rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).