Hazel Leys Academy vs St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
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.
Hazel Leys Academy
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
234 students
St Brendan's Catholic Primary School
Corby · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
300 students
| Measure | Hazel Leys Academy Corby, East Midlands | St Brendan's Catholic Primary School Corby, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #784 of 1,516 | #1081 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9369 of 15,697 | #11744 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 234 | 300 |
| Pupils on roll | 234 | 300 |
| Free school meals | 24.1% | 16% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 37% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 8% |
| 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 | Corby | Corby |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hazelleysacademy.org | www.stbrendansprimaryschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Hazel Leys Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 32.5).
- •Hazel Leys Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 37%).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 300 students compared with 234.
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 Leys Academy better than St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hazel Leys Academy ranks higher (43.6 vs 32.5 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 Hazel Leys Academy and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Corby and Corby in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hazel Leys Academy: 234. St Brendan's Catholic Primary School: 300. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hazel Leys Academy and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hazel Leys Academy is 784th of 1,516 and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is 1081st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).