Highfields Primary School vs Moat Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 300 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
Moat Community College
Leicester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,091 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Moat Community College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,516 | #197 of 329 |
| National rank | #9159 of 15,697 | #2537 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 352 | 1,091 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 1,091 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 39.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 103.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highfields-pri.leicester.sch.uk/ | moat.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Highfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 38.4).
- •Moat Community College is the larger school with 1,091 students compared with 352.
- •Highfields Primary School is a academy school while Moat Community College 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 Moat Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Highfields Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 38.4 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 Moat Community College?
About 300 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 352. Moat Community College: 1,091. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Moat Community College rank in East Midlands?
Highfields Primary School is 761st of 1,516 and Moat Community College is 197th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).