Rushey Mead Academy vs Soar Valley College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 429 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rushey Mead Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,804 students
Soar Valley College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,564 students
| Measure | Rushey Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Soar Valley College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 329 | #107 of 329 |
| National rank | #947 of 4,090 | #1296 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,804 | 1,564 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,804 | 1,564 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.9% | 47.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.9% | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rushey-tmet.uk | www.soarvalley.aspirelp.uk |
The verdict
- •Rushey Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 64.0).
- •Rushey Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 1,564.
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 Rushey Mead Academy better than Soar Valley College?
On the Success Index (England), Rushey Mead Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 64.0 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 Rushey Mead Academy and Soar Valley College?
About 429 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushey Mead Academy: 1,804. Soar Valley College: 1,564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushey Mead Academy and Soar Valley College rank in East Midlands?
Rushey Mead Academy is 74th of 329 and Soar Valley College is 107th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).