Desford Community Primary School vs Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 40 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
Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)
Nottingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
385 students
| Measure | Desford Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) Nottingham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 1,516 | #1192 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5919 of 15,697 | #12666 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 385 | 385 |
| Pupils on roll | 385 | 385 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 35.9% |
| Capacity filled | 91.7% | 80.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Nottingham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.desford.leics.sch.uk | www.whitemooracademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Desford Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 27.8).
- •Desford Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 49%).
- •Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
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 Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)?
On the Success Index (England), Desford Community Primary School ranks higher (59.6 vs 27.8 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 Desford Community Primary School and Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery)?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Nottingham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Desford Community Primary School: 385. Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery): 385. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Desford Community Primary School and Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) rank in East Midlands?
Desford Community Primary School is 452nd of 1,516 and Whitemoor Academy (Primary and Nursery) is 1192nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).