Glebelands Primary School vs Hallam Fields, Birstall
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 996 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glebelands Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
326 students
Hallam Fields, Birstall
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
190 students
| Measure | Glebelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Hallam Fields, Birstall Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 81 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,516 | #130 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,697 | #1952 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 326 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 11% |
| 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.glebelands.leicester.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Hallam Fields, Birstall scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.3 vs 36.1).
- •Hallam Fields, Birstall does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 48%).
- •Hallam Fields, Birstall does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 10%).
- •Glebelands Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 190.
- •Glebelands Primary School is a local authority school while Hallam Fields, Birstall 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 Glebelands Primary School better than Hallam Fields, Birstall?
On the Success Index (England), Hallam Fields, Birstall ranks higher (81.3 vs 36.1 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 Glebelands Primary School and Hallam Fields, Birstall?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebelands Primary School: 326. Hallam Fields, Birstall: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebelands Primary School and Hallam Fields, Birstall rank in East Midlands?
Glebelands Primary School is 985th of 1,516 and Hallam Fields, Birstall is 130th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).