Old Mill Primary School vs Thomas Estley Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 92 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Mill Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
367 students
Thomas Estley Community College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
883 students
| Measure | Old Mill Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Thomas Estley Community College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #391 of 1,516 | #117 of 329 |
| National rank | #5238 of 15,697 | #1480 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 367 | 883 |
| Pupils on roll | 367 | 883 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 17.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.1% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 44.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.oldmillprimary.co.uk | www.thomasestley.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Old Mill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 60.1).
- •Thomas Estley Community College is the larger school with 883 students compared with 367.
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 Old Mill Primary School better than Thomas Estley Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Old Mill Primary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 60.1 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 Old Mill Primary School and Thomas Estley Community College?
About 92 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Mill Primary School: 367. Thomas Estley Community College: 883. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Mill Primary School and Thomas Estley Community College rank in East Midlands?
Old Mill Primary School is 391st of 1,516 and Thomas Estley Community College is 117th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).