Fernvale Primary School vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 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
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Fernvale Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1178 of 1,516 | #1138 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12533 of 15,697 | #12253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 331 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 331 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 13.6% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 39% | 53% |
| 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.fernvale.leics.sch.uk | www.st-josephs.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (29.8 vs 28.4).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 39%).
- •Fernvale Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Fernvale Primary School is the larger school with 331 students compared with 213.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Joseph's Catholic Academy ranks higher (29.8 vs 28.4 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 St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fernvale Primary School: 331. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fernvale Primary School and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Fernvale Primary School is 1178th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 1138th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).