Gartree High School vs Leicester Grammar School Trust
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gartree High School
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
924 students
Leicester Grammar School Trust
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,265 students
| Measure | Gartree High School Leicester, East Midlands | Leicester Grammar School Trust Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 84 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #33 of 329 | #279 of 329 |
| National rank | #463 of 4,090 | #3397 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 924 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 924 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 14.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.9% | 96.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.0 | 21.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 65.1% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 87% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 5.08 | 1.05 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.8 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.gartree.leics.sch.uk | www.leicestergrammar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Gartree High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.2 vs 21.8).
- •Leicester Grammar School Trust is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 924.
- •Gartree High School is a academy school while Leicester Grammar School Trust is a independent 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 Gartree High School better than Leicester Grammar School Trust?
On the Success Index (England), Gartree High School ranks higher (84.2 vs 21.8 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 Gartree High School and Leicester Grammar School Trust?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gartree High School: 924. Leicester Grammar School Trust: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gartree High School and Leicester Grammar School Trust rank in East Midlands?
Gartree High School is 33rd of 329 and Leicester Grammar School Trust is 279th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).