Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School vs Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
454 students
Kestrel Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
761 students
| Measure | Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Kestrel Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #716 of 1,516 | #243 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8775 of 15,697 | #3549 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 454 | 761 |
| Pupils on roll | 454 | 761 |
| Free school meals | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 10% |
| 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.hopehamiltonprimary.uk | www.kestrel-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Kestrel Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.9 vs 46.5).
- •Kestrel Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (79% vs 67%).
- •Kestrel Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 761 students compared with 454.
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 Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School better than Kestrel Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kestrel Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (71.9 vs 46.5 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 Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School and Kestrel Mead Primary Academy?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School: 454. Kestrel Mead Primary Academy: 761. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School and Kestrel Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Hope Hamilton CofE Primary School is 716th of 1,516 and Kestrel Mead Primary Academy is 243rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).