Cosby Primary School vs Greystoke Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Greystoke Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
351 students
| Measure | Cosby Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Greystoke Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 1,516 | #460 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5518 of 15,697 | #5982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 116.4% | 83.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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.cosby.school | www.greystoke.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Cosby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 59.3).
- •Cosby Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 71%).
- •Greystoke Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Greystoke Primary School is the larger school with 351 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 Greystoke Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Cosby Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 59.3 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 Greystoke Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cosby Primary School: 326. Greystoke Primary School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cosby Primary School and Greystoke Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Cosby Primary School is 413th of 1,516 and Greystoke Primary School is 460th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).