Rushey Mead Academy vs Wyvern Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 740 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
Wyvern Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
454 students
| Measure | Rushey Mead Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Wyvern Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 329 | #609 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #947 of 4,090 | #7616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,804 | 454 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,804 | 454 |
| Free school meals | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.9% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rushey-tmet.uk | www.wyvern.leicester.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rushey Mead Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.8 vs 51.8).
- •Rushey Mead Academy is the larger school with 1,804 students compared with 454.
- •Rushey Mead Academy is a academy school while Wyvern 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 Rushey Mead Academy better than Wyvern Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rushey Mead Academy ranks higher (71.8 vs 51.8 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 Wyvern Primary School?
About 740 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushey Mead Academy: 1,804. Wyvern Primary School: 454. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushey Mead Academy and Wyvern Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Rushey Mead Academy is 74th of 329 and Wyvern Primary School is 609th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).