Glebelands Primary School vs Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 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
Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
407 students
| Measure | Glebelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,516 | #1035 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,697 | #11399 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 326 | 407 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 407 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 7.4% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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.glebelands.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.highcliffeacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Glebelands Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.1 vs 34.1).
- •Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (49% vs 48%).
- •Glebelands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 2%).
- •Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is the larger school with 407 students compared with 326.
- •Glebelands Primary School is a local authority school while Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre 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 Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Glebelands Primary School ranks higher (36.1 vs 34.1 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 Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebelands Primary School: 326. Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre: 407. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebelands Primary School and Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre rank in East Midlands?
Glebelands Primary School is 985th of 1,516 and Highcliffe Primary School and Community Centre is 1035th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).