Knighton Mead Primary Academy vs Lancaster Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 979 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knighton Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
233 students
Lancaster Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
| Measure | Knighton Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Lancaster Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1122 of 1,516 | #288 of 329 |
| National rank | #12112 of 15,697 | #3531 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 233 | 883 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 883 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 42.9% |
| Capacity filled | 123.3% | 73.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 37.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 45% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.knighton-tmet.uk | www.lancaster.lwlat.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knighton Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 20.1).
- •Lancaster Academy is the larger school with 883 students compared with 233.
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 Knighton Mead Primary Academy better than Lancaster Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Knighton Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (30.5 vs 20.1 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 Knighton Mead Primary Academy and Lancaster Academy?
About 979 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knighton Mead Primary Academy: 233. Lancaster Academy: 883. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knighton Mead Primary Academy and Lancaster Academy rank in East Midlands?
Knighton Mead Primary Academy is 1122nd of 1,516 and Lancaster Academy is 288th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).