Hazel Community Primary School vs St Mary's Fields Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hazel Community Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
410 students
St Mary's Fields Academy
410 · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
433 students
| Measure | Hazel Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | St Mary's Fields Academy 410, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #868 of 1,516 | #886 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10059 of 15,697 | #10185 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 410 | 433 |
| Pupils on roll | 410 | 433 |
| Free school meals | 26.8% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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 | 410 |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hazel.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.st-marysfields.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (40.4 vs 39.9).
- •Hazel Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 62%).
- •St Mary's Fields Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •St Mary's Fields Academy is the larger school with 433 students compared with 410.
- •Hazel Community Primary School is a local authority school while St Mary's Fields 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 Hazel Community Primary School better than St Mary's Fields 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 Hazel Community Primary School and St Mary's Fields Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leicester and 410 in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazel Community Primary School: 410. St Mary's Fields Academy: 433. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazel Community Primary School and St Mary's Fields Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hazel Community Primary School is 868th of 1,516 and St Mary's Fields Academy is 886th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).