Little Hill Primary vs Wigston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 312 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Hill Primary
Wigston · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
406 students
Wigston Academy
Wigston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,286 students
| Measure | Little Hill Primary Wigston, East Midlands | Wigston Academy Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #701 of 1,516 | #191 of 329 |
| National rank | #8647 of 15,697 | #2388 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 406 | 1,286 |
| Pupils on roll | 406 | 1,286 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 96.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigston | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.littlehill.leics.sch.uk/ | www.wigstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Little Hill Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.1 vs 41.4).
- •Wigston Academy is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 406.
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 Little Hill Primary better than Wigston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Little Hill Primary ranks higher (47.1 vs 41.4 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 Little Hill Primary and Wigston Academy?
About 312 m in a straight line, between Wigston and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Little Hill Primary: 406. Wigston Academy: 1,286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Little Hill Primary and Wigston Academy rank in East Midlands?
Little Hill Primary is 701st of 1,516 and Wigston Academy is 191st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).