Lancaster Academy vs Overdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 900 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
Overdale Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
| Measure | Lancaster Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Overdale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #288 of 329 | #567 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3531 of 4,090 | #7165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 883 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 883 | 489 |
| Free school meals | 42.9% | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 73.6% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| 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.lancaster.lwlat.org.uk/ | www.overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 20.1).
- •Lancaster Academy is the larger school with 883 students compared with 489.
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 Lancaster Academy better than Overdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Overdale Junior School ranks higher (53.7 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 Lancaster Academy and Overdale Junior School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lancaster Academy: 883. Overdale Junior School: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lancaster Academy and Overdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Lancaster Academy is 288th of 329 and Overdale Junior School is 567th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).