Overdale Infant School vs Water Leys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overdale Infant School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
352 students
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Overdale Infant School Leicester, East Midlands | Water Leys Primary School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 89 Top 10% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #60 of 1,516 | #984 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #974 of 15,697 | #11017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 352 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 352 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.1% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| 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 | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.overdale-inf.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.waterleysprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overdale Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.6 vs 36.2).
- •Water Leys Primary School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 352.
- •Overdale Infant School is a academy school while Water Leys 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 Overdale Infant School better than Water Leys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overdale Infant School ranks higher (88.6 vs 36.2 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 Overdale Infant School and Water Leys Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overdale Infant School: 352. Water Leys Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overdale Infant School and Water Leys Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Overdale Infant School is 60th of 1,516 and Water Leys Primary School is 984th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).