Highfields Primary School vs Medway Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 490 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
352 students
Medway Community Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
466 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Medway Community Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,516 | #921 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9159 of 15,697 | #10443 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 352 | 466 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 466 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 33% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highfields-pri.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.medway.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 38.6).
- •Highfields Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 64%).
- •Highfields Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 3%).
- •Medway Community Primary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 352.
- •Highfields Primary School is a academy school while Medway Community 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 Highfields Primary School better than Medway Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 38.6 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 Highfields Primary School and Medway Community Primary School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 352. Medway Community Primary School: 466. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Medway Community Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Highfields Primary School is 761st of 1,516 and Medway Community Primary School is 921st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).