Cosby Primary School vs St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
178 students
| Measure | Cosby Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #413 of 1,516 | #436 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5518 of 15,697 | #5741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 326 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 116.4% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 76% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 3% |
| 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.stpeterswhetstone.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cosby Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.6 vs 60.6).
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (76% vs 74%).
- •Cosby Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 178.
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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone?
On the Success Index (England), Cosby Primary School ranks higher (61.6 vs 60.6 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 St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone?
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. St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cosby Primary School and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone rank in East Midlands?
Cosby Primary School is 413th of 1,516 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone is 436th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).