North Mead Primary Academy vs Wyvern Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 709 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
447 students
Wyvern Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | North Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Wyvern Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #403 of 1,516 | #609 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5364 of 15,697 | #7616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 447 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 447 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 38.8% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 134.6% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 22% | 7% |
| 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.north-tmet.uk | www.wyvern.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •North Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.3 vs 51.8).
- •North Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 65%).
- •North Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (22% vs 7%).
- •Wyvern Primary School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 447.
- •North Mead Primary Academy is a academy school while Wyvern 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 North Mead Primary Academy better than Wyvern Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), North Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (62.3 vs 51.8 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 North Mead Primary Academy and Wyvern Primary School?
About 709 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
North Mead Primary Academy: 447. Wyvern Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do North Mead Primary Academy and Wyvern Primary School rank in East Midlands?
North Mead Primary Academy is 403rd of 1,516 and Wyvern Primary School is 609th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).