Fernvale Primary School vs Scraptoft Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernvale Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
331 students
Scraptoft Valley Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
449 students
| Measure | Fernvale Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Scraptoft Valley Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1178 of 1,516 | #1450 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12533 of 15,697 | #15174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 449 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 449 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 35.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 0% |
| 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.fernvale.leics.sch.uk | www.scraptoftvalley.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Fernvale Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 10.8).
- •Fernvale Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (39% vs 37%).
- •Fernvale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Scraptoft Valley Primary School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 331.
- •Fernvale Primary School is a academy school while Scraptoft Valley 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 Fernvale Primary School better than Scraptoft Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Fernvale Primary School ranks higher (28.4 vs 10.8 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 Fernvale Primary School and Scraptoft Valley Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernvale Primary School: 331. Scraptoft Valley Primary School: 449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernvale Primary School and Scraptoft Valley Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fernvale Primary School is 1178th of 1,516 and Scraptoft Valley Primary School is 1450th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).