Newtown Linford Primary School vs Woolden Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Linford Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
Woolden Hill Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
228 students
| Measure | Newtown Linford Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Woolden Hill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 66 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 1,516 | #1079 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4628 of 15,697 | #11732 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 116 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 4.3% | 11.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 95% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 20% | 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.newtown.bepschools.org/ | www.wooldenhillprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Newtown Linford Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.2 vs 32.6).
- •Newtown Linford Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 55%).
- •Newtown Linford Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (20% vs 0%).
- •Woolden Hill Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 116.
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 Newtown Linford Primary School better than Woolden Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Newtown Linford Primary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 32.6 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 Newtown Linford Primary School and Woolden Hill Primary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Linford Primary School: 116. Woolden Hill Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Linford Primary School and Woolden Hill Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Newtown Linford Primary School is 335th of 1,516 and Woolden Hill Primary School is 1079th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).