Leicester High School for Girls vs Overdale Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leicester High School for Girls
Leicester · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
249 students
Overdale Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
| Measure | Leicester High School for Girls Leicester, East Midlands | Overdale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 329 | #567 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #2101 of 4,090 | #7165 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 249 | 489 |
| Pupils on roll | 249 | 489 |
| Free school meals | – | 12.1% |
| Capacity filled | 57.2% | 99.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.24 | – |
| A level points per entry | 36.5 | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.leicesterhigh.co.uk | www.overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 47.3).
- •Overdale Junior School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 249.
- •Leicester High School for Girls is a independent school while Overdale Junior School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Leicester High School for Girls is girls and Overdale Junior School is co-educational.
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 Leicester High School for Girls better than Overdale Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Overdale Junior School ranks higher (53.7 vs 47.3 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 Leicester High School for Girls and Overdale Junior School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leicester High School for Girls: 249. Overdale Junior School: 489. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leicester High School for Girls and Overdale Junior School rank in East Midlands?
Leicester High School for Girls is 168th of 329 and Overdale Junior School is 567th of 1,516 among all-through schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).