Fosse Mead Primary Academy vs Slater Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 467 m 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
Slater Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
189 students
| Measure | Fosse Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Slater Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1020 of 1,516 | #569 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11284 of 15,697 | #7191 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 433 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 24.3% |
| Capacity filled | 100.7% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 67% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 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.fosse-tmet.uk | www.slater.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Slater Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 34.7).
- •Slater Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 58%).
- •Slater Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Fosse Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 433 students compared with 189.
- •Fosse Mead Primary Academy is a academy school while Slater 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 Fosse Mead Primary Academy better than Slater Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Slater Primary School ranks higher (53.6 vs 34.7 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 Fosse Mead Primary Academy and Slater Primary School?
About 467 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Fosse Mead Primary Academy: 433. Slater Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Fosse Mead Primary Academy and Slater Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Fosse Mead Primary Academy is 1020th of 1,516 and Slater Primary School is 569th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).