Krishna Avanti Primary School vs Poplar Farm School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Poplar Farm School
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
| Measure | Krishna Avanti Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Poplar Farm School Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #216 of 1,516 | #613 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3139 of 15,697 | #7658 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 414 | 414 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 414 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 17.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 8% |
| 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 | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | avanti.org.uk/kapsleicester/ | www.poplar-cit.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 51.5).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 63%).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 8%).
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 Krishna Avanti Primary School better than Poplar Farm School?
On the Success Index (England), Krishna Avanti Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 51.5 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 Krishna Avanti Primary School and Poplar Farm School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Krishna Avanti Primary School: 414. Poplar Farm School: 414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Krishna Avanti Primary School and Poplar Farm School rank in East Midlands?
Krishna Avanti Primary School is 216th of 1,516 and Poplar Farm School is 613th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).