Countesthorpe Academy vs Greenfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
Greenfield Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
555 students
| Measure | Countesthorpe Academy Countesthorpe, East Midlands | Greenfield Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 329 | #709 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2607 of 4,090 | #8731 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,149 | 555 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 555 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| 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 | Countesthorpe | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.clcc.college | greenfieldprimary.net/ |
The verdict
- •Greenfield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 36.9).
- •Countesthorpe Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 555.
- •Countesthorpe Academy is a academy school while Greenfield Primary School is a local authority 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 Countesthorpe Academy better than Greenfield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Greenfield Primary School ranks higher (46.7 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 Countesthorpe Academy and Greenfield Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Countesthorpe and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countesthorpe Academy: 1,149. Greenfield Primary School: 555. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countesthorpe Academy and Greenfield Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Countesthorpe Academy is 199th of 329 and Greenfield Primary School is 709th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).