Glebelands Primary School vs Heatherbrook Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.9 km 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
Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
150 students
| Measure | Glebelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Heatherbrook Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,516 | #1278 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,697 | #13531 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 326 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 34% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 0% |
| 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/ | www.heatherbrook.lwlat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Glebelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 23.0).
- •Heatherbrook Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •Glebelands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 0%).
- •Glebelands Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 150.
- •Glebelands Primary School is a local authority school while Heatherbrook Primary Academy 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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Glebelands Primary School ranks higher (36.1 vs 23.0 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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebelands Primary School: 326. Heatherbrook Primary Academy: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebelands Primary School and Heatherbrook Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Glebelands Primary School is 985th of 1,516 and Heatherbrook Primary Academy is 1278th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).