Overdale Junior School vs Water Leys Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
| Measure | Overdale Junior School Leicester, East Midlands | Water Leys Primary School Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #567 of 1,516 | #984 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7165 of 15,697 | #11017 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 489 | 402 |
| Pupils on roll | 489 | 402 |
| Free school meals | 12.1% | 16.2% |
| Capacity filled | 99.8% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 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-jun.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.waterleysprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Overdale Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.7 vs 36.2).
- •Overdale Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 56%).
- •Overdale Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 3%).
- •Overdale Junior School is the larger school with 489 students compared with 402.
- •Overdale Junior 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 Junior School better than Water Leys Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Overdale Junior School ranks higher (53.7 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 Junior School and Water Leys Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Overdale Junior School: 489. Water Leys Primary School: 402. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Overdale Junior School and Water Leys Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Overdale Junior School is 567th 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).