Krishna Avanti Primary School vs Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
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.
Krishna Avanti Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
414 students
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Krishna Avanti Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 74 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #216 of 1,516 | #1130 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3139 of 15,697 | #12193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 414 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 414 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 5.6% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 118.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 9% |
| 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 | avanti.org.uk/kapsleicester/ | www.thurnby-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 30.1).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 43%).
- •Krishna Avanti Primary School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 248.
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 Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Krishna Avanti Primary School ranks higher (74.1 vs 30.1 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 Krishna Avanti Primary School and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Krishna Avanti Primary School: 414. Thurnby Mead Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Krishna Avanti Primary School and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Krishna Avanti Primary School is 216th of 1,516 and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is 1130th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).