Linden Primary School vs St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
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.
Linden Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
435 students
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
| Measure | Linden Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #272 of 1,516 | #53 of 329 |
| National rank | #3901 of 15,697 | #715 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 435 | 1,167 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 1,167 |
| Free school meals | 17.4% | 19% |
| Capacity filled | 91.6% | 102.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 75% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 54.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 57.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 77.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.63 |
| A level points per entry | – | 35.7 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.linden.leicester.sch.uk | www.st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 70.1).
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 435.
- •Linden Primary School is a local authority school while St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy 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 Linden Primary School better than St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 70.1 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 Linden Primary School and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Linden Primary School: 435. St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Linden Primary School and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Linden Primary School is 272nd of 1,516 and St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 53rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).