Humberstone Infant Academy vs St Joseph's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humberstone Infant Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
249 students
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
| Measure | Humberstone Infant Academy Leicester, East Midlands | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #379 of 1,516 | #1138 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5113 of 15,697 | #12253 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 249 | 213 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 213 |
| Free school meals | 15.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 92.2% | 69.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.st-josephs.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Humberstone Infant Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.6 vs 29.8).
- •Humberstone Infant Academy is the larger school with 249 students compared with 213.
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 Humberstone Infant Academy better than St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Humberstone Infant Academy ranks higher (63.6 vs 29.8 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 Humberstone Infant Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Humberstone Infant Academy: 249. St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 213. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Humberstone Infant Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Humberstone Infant Academy is 379th of 1,516 and St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 1138th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).