Madani Girls' School vs Whittington Green School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 75 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madani Girls' School
Leicester · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
452 students
Whittington Green School
Chesterfield · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
682 students
| Measure | Madani Girls' School Leicester, East Midlands | Whittington Green School Chesterfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 81 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #42 of 329 | #253 of 329 |
| National rank | #573 of 4,090 | #3120 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 452 | 682 |
| Pupils on roll | 452 | 682 |
| Free school meals | 28.8% | 45.8% |
| Capacity filled | 100.4% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.4 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 73.4% | 31.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 81.9% | 52.1% |
| EBacc average points | 5.50 | 3.38 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Chesterfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | madani.school | www.wgs.derbyshire.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Madani Girls' School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.1 vs 26.7).
- •Whittington Green School is the larger school with 682 students compared with 452.
- •Madani Girls' School is girls and Whittington Green 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 Madani Girls' School better than Whittington Green School?
On the Success Index (England), Madani Girls' School ranks higher (81.1 vs 26.7 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 Madani Girls' School and Whittington Green School?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Chesterfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Madani Girls' School: 452. Whittington Green School: 682. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Madani Girls' School and Whittington Green School rank in East Midlands?
Madani Girls' School is 42nd of 329 and Whittington Green School is 253rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).