Overdale Junior School vs St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 883 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Overdale Junior School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
489 students
St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
274 students
| Measure | Overdale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #567 of 1,516 | #24 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7165 of 15,697 | #480 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 489 | 274 |
| Pupils on roll | 489 | 274 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 6.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 18% |
| 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.overdale-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.thomasmoreprimary.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (93.2 vs 53.7).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (88% vs 62%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 8%).
- •Overdale Junior School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 274.
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 Junior School better than St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (93.2 vs 53.7 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 Junior School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overdale Junior School: 489. St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy: 274. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overdale Junior School and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Overdale Junior School is 567th of 1,516 and St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy is 24th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).