Countesthorpe Academy vs St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 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
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
178 students
| Measure | Countesthorpe Academy Countesthorpe, East Midlands | St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #199 of 329 | #436 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2607 of 4,090 | #5741 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,149 | 178 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,149 | 178 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 17.4% |
| Capacity filled | 64% | 66.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 76% |
| 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 | www.stpeterswhetstone.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.6 vs 36.9).
- •Countesthorpe Academy is the larger school with 1,149 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 Countesthorpe Academy better than St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone?
On the Success Index (England), St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone ranks higher (60.6 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 Countesthorpe Academy and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Countesthorpe and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Countesthorpe Academy: 1,149. St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone: 178. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Countesthorpe Academy and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone rank in East Midlands?
Countesthorpe Academy is 199th of 329 and St Peter's Church of England Primary School Whetstone is 436th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).