Riverside Community Primary School Birstall vs The Cedars Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 932 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
409 students
The Cedars Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
985 students
| Measure | Riverside Community Primary School Birstall Leicester, East Midlands | The Cedars Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #979 of 1,516 | #167 of 329 |
| National rank | #10961 of 15,697 | #2089 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 409 | 985 |
| Pupils on roll | 409 | 985 |
| Free school meals | 13.2% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 42% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.15 |
| A level points per entry | – | 24.4 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.riversideacademy.org.uk | www.TheCedarsAcademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cedars Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.7 vs 36.4).
- •The Cedars Academy is the larger school with 985 students compared with 409.
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 Riverside Community Primary School Birstall better than The Cedars Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Cedars Academy ranks higher (47.7 vs 36.4 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 Riverside Community Primary School Birstall and The Cedars Academy?
About 932 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall: 409. The Cedars Academy: 985. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Riverside Community Primary School Birstall and The Cedars Academy rank in East Midlands?
Riverside Community Primary School Birstall is 979th of 1,516 and The Cedars Academy is 167th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).