Glebelands Primary School vs Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 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
Richard Hill Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
89 students
| Measure | Glebelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Richard Hill Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,516 | #893 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,697 | #10218 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 326 | 89 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 89 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 42.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 6% |
| 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.richardhillprimary.uk |
The verdict
- •Richard Hill Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.7 vs 36.1).
- •Richard Hill Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 48%).
- •Glebelands Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 6%).
- •Glebelands Primary School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 89.
- •Glebelands Primary School is a local authority school while Richard Hill Church of England Primary School 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 Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Richard Hill Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.7 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 Richard Hill Church of England Primary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebelands Primary School: 326. Richard Hill Church of England Primary School: 89. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebelands Primary School and Richard Hill Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Glebelands Primary School is 985th of 1,516 and Richard Hill Church of England Primary School is 893rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).