Cosby Primary School vs Countesthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosby Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
| Measure | Cosby Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Countesthorpe Academy Countesthorpe, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 1,516 | #199 of 329 |
| National rank | #5518 of 15,697 | #2607 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 326 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 116.4% | 64% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Leicester | Countesthorpe |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cosby.school | www.clcc.college |
The verdict
- •Cosby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 36.9).
- •Countesthorpe Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 326.
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 Cosby Primary School better than Countesthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Cosby Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 36.9 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 Cosby Primary School and Countesthorpe Academy?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Countesthorpe in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cosby Primary School: 326. Countesthorpe Academy: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cosby Primary School and Countesthorpe Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cosby Primary School is 413th of 1,516 and Countesthorpe Academy is 199th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).