Herrick Primary School vs Rushey Mead Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 970 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herrick Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
305 students
Rushey Mead Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
532 students
| Measure | Herrick Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Rushey Mead Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #703 of 1,516 | #1057 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8669 of 15,697 | #11595 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 305 | 532 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 532 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 94% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 4% |
| 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.herrick.leicester.sch.uk | www.rusheymead-pri.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Herrick Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.0 vs 33.2).
- •Herrick Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 46%).
- •Herrick Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 4%).
- •Rushey Mead Primary School is the larger school with 532 students compared with 305.
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 Herrick Primary School better than Rushey Mead Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Herrick Primary School ranks higher (47.0 vs 33.2 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 Herrick Primary School and Rushey Mead Primary School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herrick Primary School: 305. Rushey Mead Primary School: 532. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herrick Primary School and Rushey Mead Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Herrick Primary School is 703rd of 1,516 and Rushey Mead Primary School is 1057th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).