Heatherbrook Primary Academy vs The Latimer Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 946 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heatherbrook Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
150 students
The Latimer Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
361 students
| Measure | Heatherbrook Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | The Latimer Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1278 of 1,516 | #410 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #13531 of 15,697 | #5489 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 150 | 361 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 361 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 25.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.4% | 86% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 13% |
| 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.heatherbrook.lwlat.org.uk/ | www.latimerprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Latimer Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.8 vs 23.0).
- •The Latimer Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 56%).
- •The Latimer Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 0%).
- •The Latimer Primary School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 150.
- •Heatherbrook Primary Academy is a academy school while The Latimer 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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy better than The Latimer Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), The Latimer Primary School ranks higher (61.8 vs 23.0 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 Heatherbrook Primary Academy and The Latimer Primary School?
About 946 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heatherbrook Primary Academy: 150. The Latimer Primary School: 361. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heatherbrook Primary Academy and The Latimer Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Heatherbrook Primary Academy is 1278th of 1,516 and The Latimer Primary School is 410th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).