Coleman Primary School vs Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 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
Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
437 students
| Measure | Coleman Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #978 of 1,516 | #224 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10954 of 15,697 | #3242 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 450 | 437 |
| Pupils on roll | 450 | 437 |
| Free school meals | 22.1% | 29.7% |
| Capacity filled | 71.8% | 138.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 22% |
| 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.colemanprimary.co.uk/ | www.rowlatts-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.6 vs 36.4).
- •Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 59%).
- •Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 3%).
- •Coleman Primary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 437.
- •Coleman Primary School is a local authority school while Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy 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 Coleman Primary School better than Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (73.6 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 Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Coleman Primary School: 450. Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy: 437. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Coleman Primary School and Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Coleman Primary School is 978th of 1,516 and Rowlatts Mead Primary Academy is 224th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).