Glebelands Primary School vs The Cedars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.0 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
The Cedars Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
985 students
| Measure | Glebelands Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | The Cedars Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #985 of 1,516 | #167 of 329 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,697 | #2089 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 326 | 985 |
| Pupils on roll | 326 | 985 |
| Free school meals | 23.3% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.5% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.4 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.glebelands.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cedars Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 36.1).
- •The Cedars Academy is the larger school with 985 students compared with 326.
- •Glebelands Primary School is a local authority school while The Cedars 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 The Cedars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Cedars Academy ranks higher (47.7 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 The Cedars Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glebelands Primary School: 326. The Cedars Academy: 985. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glebelands Primary School and The Cedars Academy rank in East Midlands?
Glebelands Primary School is 985th of 1,516 and The Cedars Academy is 167th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).