Highfields Primary School vs Uplands Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 110 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
Uplands Infant School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
436 students
| Measure | Highfields Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Uplands Infant School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 69 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #761 of 1,516 | #297 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9159 of 15,697 | #4170 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 352 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 24.5% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 94.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.highfields-pri.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.uplandsinfant.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Uplands Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.6 vs 44.6).
- •Uplands Infant School is the larger school with 436 students compared with 352.
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 Uplands Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Uplands Infant School ranks higher (68.6 vs 44.6 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 Uplands Infant School?
About 110 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields Primary School: 352. Uplands Infant School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields Primary School and Uplands Infant School rank in East Midlands?
Highfields Primary School is 761st of 1,516 and Uplands Infant School is 297th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).