Knighton Mead Primary Academy vs Marriott Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Marriott Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
421 students
| Measure | Knighton Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Marriott Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1122 of 1,516 | #1490 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12112 of 15,697 | #15486 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 233 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 233 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 37.1% | 49.9% |
| Capacity filled | 123.3% | 106% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 0% |
| 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.knighton-tmet.uk | www.marriott.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Knighton Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.5 vs 7.0).
- •Knighton Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 34%).
- •Marriott Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 233.
- •Knighton Mead Primary Academy is a academy school while Marriott Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Marriott Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Knighton Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (30.5 vs 7.0 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 Marriott Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knighton Mead Primary Academy: 233. Marriott Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knighton Mead Primary Academy and Marriott Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Knighton Mead Primary Academy is 1122nd of 1,516 and Marriott Primary School is 1490th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).