Croft Church of England Primary School vs Thomas Estley Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Croft Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
109 students
Thomas Estley Community College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
| Measure | Croft Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Thomas Estley Community College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1376 of 1,516 | #117 of 329 |
| National rank | #14455 of 15,697 | #1480 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 109 | 883 |
| Pupils on roll | 109 | 883 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 62.3% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 25% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.croftprimaryschool.co.uk | www.thomasestley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Thomas Estley Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 16.8).
- •Thomas Estley Community College is the larger school with 883 students compared with 109.
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 Croft Church of England Primary School better than Thomas Estley Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Estley Community College ranks higher (60.1 vs 16.8 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 Croft Church of England Primary School and Thomas Estley Community College?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Croft Church of England Primary School: 109. Thomas Estley Community College: 883. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Croft Church of England Primary School and Thomas Estley Community College rank in East Midlands?
Croft Church of England Primary School is 1376th of 1,516 and Thomas Estley Community College is 117th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).