Glenfield Primary School vs Martinshaw Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenfield Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
433 students
Martinshaw Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
| Measure | Glenfield Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Martinshaw Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1025 of 1,516 | #1015 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #11304 of 15,697 | #11247 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 433 | 197 |
| Pupils on roll | 433 | 197 |
| Free school meals | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 62.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.glenfield.leics.sch.uk/ | www.martinshaw.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (34.6 vs 35.0).
- •Glenfield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Glenfield Primary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 197.
- •Glenfield Primary School is a academy school while Martinshaw Primary School is a local authority 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 Glenfield Primary School better than Martinshaw Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenfield Primary School and Martinshaw Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glenfield Primary School: 433. Martinshaw Primary School: 197. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glenfield Primary School and Martinshaw Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Glenfield Primary School is 1025th of 1,516 and Martinshaw Primary School is 1015th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).