Folville Junior School vs Queensmead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folville Junior School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
355 students
Queensmead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
370 students
| Measure | Folville Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Queensmead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 51 Top 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #623 of 1,516 | #288 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7819 of 15,697 | #4093 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 355 | 370 |
| Pupils on roll | 355 | 370 |
| Free school meals | 32.1% | 35.8% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 87% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 8% |
| 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.folville.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.queensmeadacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Queensmead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (69.0 vs 50.7).
- •Queensmead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (87% vs 67%).
- •Queensmead Primary Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 355.
- •Folville Junior School is a local authority school while Queensmead Primary Academy is a academy 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 Folville Junior School better than Queensmead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Queensmead Primary Academy ranks higher (69.0 vs 50.7 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 Folville Junior School and Queensmead Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Folville Junior School: 355. Queensmead Primary Academy: 370. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Folville Junior School and Queensmead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Folville Junior School is 623rd of 1,516 and Queensmead Primary Academy is 288th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).