Granby Primary School vs Knighton Mead Primary Academy
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.
Granby Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
460 students
Knighton Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
| Measure | Granby Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Knighton Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1133 of 1,516 | #1122 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12219 of 15,697 | #12112 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 460 | 233 |
| Pupils on roll | 460 | 233 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 37.1% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.granby.leicester.sch.uk | www.knighton-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.9 vs 30.5).
- •Knighton Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 47%).
- •Granby Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Granby Primary School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 233.
- •Granby Primary School is a local authority school while Knighton Mead Primary 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 Granby Primary School better than Knighton Mead Primary Academy?
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 Granby Primary School and Knighton Mead Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Granby Primary School: 460. Knighton Mead Primary Academy: 233. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Granby Primary School and Knighton Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Granby Primary School is 1133rd of 1,516 and Knighton Mead Primary Academy is 1122nd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).