Mellor Community Primary School vs Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 474 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mellor Community Primary School
LEICESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
578 students
Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
221 students
| Measure | Mellor Community Primary School LEICESTER, East Midlands | Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #957 of 1,516 | #1313 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10757 of 15,697 | #13908 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 578 | 221 |
| Pupils on roll | 578 | 221 |
| Free school meals | 20.1% | 17.5% |
| Capacity filled | 83.2% | 92.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | LEICESTER | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.mellor.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.st-patricks.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Mellor Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.3 vs 20.5).
- •Mellor Community Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (59% vs 43%).
- •Mellor Community Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 0%).
- •Mellor Community Primary School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 221.
- •Mellor Community Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Patrick's Catholic 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 Mellor Community Primary School better than Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mellor Community Primary School ranks higher (37.3 vs 20.5 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 Mellor Community Primary School and Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 474 m in a straight line, between LEICESTER and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mellor Community Primary School: 578. Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy: 221. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mellor Community Primary School and Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Mellor Community Primary School is 957th of 1,516 and Saint Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy is 1313th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).