Desford Community Primary School vs Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.8 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
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
Earl Shilton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
| Measure | Desford Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Earl Shilton, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 1,516 | #601 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5919 of 15,697 | #7557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 385 | 196 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 196 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 6% |
| 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 | Earl Shilton |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.desford.leics.sch.uk | www.stpetersprimary.org |
The verdict
- •Desford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 52.0).
- •Desford Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 65%).
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •Desford Community Primary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 196.
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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Desford Community Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 52.0 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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Earl Shilton in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desford Community Primary School: 385. Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy: 196. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desford Community Primary School and Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Desford Community Primary School is 452nd of 1,516 and Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is 601st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).