Kingsway Primary School vs New Lubbesthorpe Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsway Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
312 students
New Lubbesthorpe Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
422 students
| Measure | Kingsway Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | New Lubbesthorpe Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1135 of 1,516 | #631 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12222 of 15,697 | #7894 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 312 | 422 |
| Pupils on roll | 312 | 422 |
| Free school meals | 24.7% | 14% |
| Capacity filled | 99% | 67% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 49% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 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.kingsway.org.uk | www.newlubbesthorpe.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •New Lubbesthorpe Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 29.9).
- •New Lubbesthorpe Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 49%).
- •Kingsway Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •New Lubbesthorpe Primary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 312.
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 Kingsway Primary School better than New Lubbesthorpe Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), New Lubbesthorpe Primary School ranks higher (50.4 vs 29.9 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 Kingsway Primary School and New Lubbesthorpe Primary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kingsway Primary School: 312. New Lubbesthorpe Primary School: 422. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kingsway Primary School and New Lubbesthorpe Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Kingsway Primary School is 1135th of 1,516 and New Lubbesthorpe Primary School is 631st of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).