Glenmere Community Primary School vs Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 476 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenmere Community Primary School
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
212 students
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
206 students
| Measure | Glenmere Community Primary School Wigston, East Midlands | Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #276 of 1,516 | #182 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3966 of 15,697 | #2640 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 212 | 206 |
| Pupils on roll | 212 | 206 |
| Free school meals | 8% | 7.8% |
| Capacity filled | 101% | 97.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 80% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 7% |
| 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 | Wigston | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.glenmere.leics.sch.uk | www.stjohnfisher-wigston.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.1 vs 69.7).
- •Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 73%).
- •Glenmere Community Primary School is the larger school with 212 students compared with 206.
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 Glenmere Community Primary School better than Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?
On the Success Index (England), Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire ranks higher (77.1 vs 69.7 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 Glenmere Community Primary School and Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire?
About 476 m in a straight line, between Wigston and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Glenmere Community Primary School: 212. Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire: 206. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Glenmere Community Primary School and Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire rank in East Midlands?
Glenmere Community Primary School is 276th of 1,516 and Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy, Wigston, Leicestershire is 182nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).