Desford Community Primary School vs Newbold Verdon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desford Community Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
385 students
Newbold Verdon Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
220 students
| Measure | Desford Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Newbold Verdon Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 1,516 | #1345 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5919 of 15,697 | #14184 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 385 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 220 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 31% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.desford.leics.sch.uk | www.newboldverdonprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Desford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 18.7).
- •Desford Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 31%).
- •Desford Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Desford Community Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 220.
- •Desford Community Primary School is a academy school while Newbold Verdon 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 Desford Community Primary School better than Newbold Verdon Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Desford Community Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 18.7 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 Desford Community Primary School and Newbold Verdon Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desford Community Primary School: 385. Newbold Verdon Primary School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desford Community Primary School and Newbold Verdon Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Desford Community Primary School is 452nd of 1,516 and Newbold Verdon Primary School is 1345th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).