English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy vs Wreake Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,143 students
Wreake Valley Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Wreake Valley Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 329 | #203 of 329 |
| National rank | #854 of 4,090 | #2633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,143 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,143 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 107.2% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.1% | 34.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.2% | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.84 | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | 31.6 | 28.5 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.englishmartyrs.org/ | www.wreake.bepschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.5 vs 36.5).
- •Wreake Valley Academy is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 1,143.
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 English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy better than Wreake Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy ranks higher (73.5 vs 36.5 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 English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy and Wreake Valley Academy?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy: 1,143. Wreake Valley Academy: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy and Wreake Valley Academy rank in East Midlands?
English Martyrs' Catholic School, A Voluntary Academy is 67th of 329 and Wreake Valley Academy is 203rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).