Orchard Mead Academy vs Sherwood Church Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 56 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,007 students
Sherwood Church Academy
Mansfield · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,008 students
| Measure | Orchard Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Sherwood Church Academy Mansfield, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #256 of 329 | #263 of 329 |
| National rank | #3150 of 4,090 | #3234 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,007 | 1,008 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,007 | 1,008 |
| Free school meals | 42.1% | 33.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.9% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.9 | 37.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35.3% | 23.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 49.6% | 45.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.31 | 3.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 31.0 |
| town | Leicester | Mansfield |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.orchard-tmet.uk | www.samworthchurchacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Orchard Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (26.1 vs 24.2).
- •Sherwood Church Academy is the larger school with 1,008 students compared with 1,007.
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 Orchard Mead Academy better than Sherwood Church Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Orchard Mead Academy ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.2 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 Orchard Mead Academy and Sherwood Church Academy?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Mansfield in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Orchard Mead Academy: 1,007. Sherwood Church Academy: 1,008. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Orchard Mead Academy and Sherwood Church Academy rank in East Midlands?
Orchard Mead Academy is 256th of 329 and Sherwood Church Academy is 263rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).