Mowmacre Hill Primary School vs Wolsey House Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mowmacre Hill Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
348 students
Wolsey House Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
576 students
| Measure | Mowmacre Hill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Wolsey House Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1395 of 1,516 | #1354 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14588 of 15,697 | #14252 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 348 | 576 |
| Pupils on roll | 348 | 576 |
| Free school meals | 55.9% | 35% |
| Capacity filled | 82.9% | 84.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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.mowmacrehill.org.uk/ | www.wolseyhouse.leicester.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Wolsey House Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (18.3 vs 15.8).
- •Mowmacre Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 51%).
- •Wolsey House Primary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 348.
- •Mowmacre Hill Primary School is a academy school while Wolsey House Primary School is a local authority 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 Mowmacre Hill Primary School better than Wolsey House Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Wolsey House Primary School ranks higher (18.3 vs 15.8 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 Mowmacre Hill Primary School and Wolsey House Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mowmacre Hill Primary School: 348. Wolsey House Primary School: 576. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mowmacre Hill Primary School and Wolsey House Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Mowmacre Hill Primary School is 1395th of 1,516 and Wolsey House Primary School is 1354th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).