Coleman Primary School vs Mellers Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 37 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coleman Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
Mellers Primary School
Nottingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
450 students
| Measure | Coleman Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Mellers Primary School Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,516 | #724 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10954 of 15,697 | #8839 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 450 | 450 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 450 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 44% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 95.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.colemanprimary.co.uk/ | mellersprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Mellers Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 36.4).
- •Mellers Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 59%).
- •Coleman Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
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 Coleman Primary School better than Mellers Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mellers Primary School ranks higher (46.2 vs 36.4 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 Coleman Primary School and Mellers Primary School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleman Primary School: 450. Mellers Primary School: 450. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleman Primary School and Mellers Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Coleman Primary School is 978th of 1,516 and Mellers Primary School is 724th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).