Fosse Mead Primary Academy vs Glenfield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fosse Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
Glenfield Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
| Measure | Fosse Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Glenfield Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1020 of 1,516 | #1025 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11284 of 15,697 | #11304 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 433 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 18.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 2% |
| 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.fosse-tmet.uk | www.glenfield.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (34.7 vs 34.6).
- •Fosse Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 57%).
- •Fosse Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
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 Fosse Mead Primary Academy better than Glenfield Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fosse Mead Primary Academy and Glenfield Primary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fosse Mead Primary Academy: 433. Glenfield Primary School: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fosse Mead Primary Academy and Glenfield Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is 1020th of 1,516 and Glenfield Primary School is 1025th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).