Rushey Mead Primary School vs Soar Valley College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 569 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rushey Mead Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
532 students
Soar Valley College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,564 students
| Measure | Rushey Mead Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Soar Valley College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1057 of 1,516 | #107 of 329 |
| National rank | #11595 of 15,697 | #1296 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 532 | 1,564 |
| Pupils on roll | 532 | 1,564 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 31.3% |
| Capacity filled | 94% | 100.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.rusheymead-pri.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.soarvalley.aspirelp.uk |
The verdict
- •Soar Valley College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.0 vs 33.2).
- •Soar Valley College is the larger school with 1,564 students compared with 532.
- •Rushey Mead Primary School is a local authority school while Soar Valley College 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 Rushey Mead Primary School better than Soar Valley College?
On the Success Index (England), Soar Valley College ranks higher (64.0 vs 33.2 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 Rushey Mead Primary School and Soar Valley College?
About 569 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rushey Mead Primary School: 532. Soar Valley College: 1,564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rushey Mead Primary School and Soar Valley College rank in East Midlands?
Rushey Mead Primary School is 1057th of 1,516 and Soar Valley College is 107th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).