Forest Lodge Academy vs Parkland Primary School South Wigston
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 8.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lodge Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
552 students
Parkland Primary School South Wigston
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
549 students
| Measure | Forest Lodge Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Parkland Primary School South Wigston Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1164 of 1,516 | #1263 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12435 of 15,697 | #13333 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 552 | 549 |
| Pupils on roll | 552 | 549 |
| Free school meals | 45.3% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 87.6% | 91.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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 | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.forestlodge.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.parklandprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Forest Lodge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.9 vs 24.2).
- •Forest Lodge Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 52%).
- •Forest Lodge Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Forest Lodge Academy is the larger school with 552 students compared with 549.
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 Forest Lodge Academy better than Parkland Primary School South Wigston?
On the Success Index (England), Forest Lodge Academy ranks higher (28.9 vs 24.2 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 Forest Lodge Academy and Parkland Primary School South Wigston?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Forest Lodge Academy: 552. Parkland Primary School South Wigston: 549. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Forest Lodge Academy and Parkland Primary School South Wigston rank in East Midlands?
Forest Lodge Academy is 1164th of 1,516 and Parkland Primary School South Wigston is 1263rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).