Parks Primary School vs The Herewoode Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 777 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parks Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
453 students
The Herewoode Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
979 students
| Measure | Parks Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | The Herewoode Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 75 Top 25% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #213 of 1,516 | #322 of 329 |
| National rank | #3073 of 15,697 | #4010 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 453 | 979 |
| Pupils on roll | 453 | 979 |
| Free school meals | 40.9% | 53.4% |
| Capacity filled | 97.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 85% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 15% | – |
| 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.parksprimary.org/ | www.herewoodeacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Parks Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.5 vs 7.6).
- •The Herewoode Academy is the larger school with 979 students compared with 453.
- •Parks Primary School is a local authority school while The Herewoode Academy is a academy 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 Parks Primary School better than The Herewoode Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Parks Primary School ranks higher (74.5 vs 7.6 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 Parks Primary School and The Herewoode Academy?
About 777 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parks Primary School: 453. The Herewoode Academy: 979. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parks Primary School and The Herewoode Academy rank in East Midlands?
Parks Primary School is 213th of 1,516 and The Herewoode Academy is 322nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).