Saint Francis Catholic Primary School vs Sherard Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
197 students
Sherard Primary School
Melton Mowbray · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
443 students
| Measure | Saint Francis Catholic Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands | Sherard Primary School Melton Mowbray, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #720 of 1,516 | #728 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8794 of 15,697 | #8867 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 197 | 443 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 443 |
| Free school meals | 20.3% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 105.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 5% |
| 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 | Melton Mowbray | Melton Mowbray |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-francis.leics.sch.uk | www.sherardschool.org |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (46.4 vs 46.1).
- •Sherard Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 59%).
- •Saint Francis Catholic Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 5%).
- •Sherard Primary School is the larger school with 443 students compared with 197.
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 Saint Francis Catholic Primary School better than Sherard Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Saint Francis Catholic Primary School and Sherard Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Melton Mowbray and Melton Mowbray in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School: 197. Sherard Primary School: 443. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Francis Catholic Primary School and Sherard Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School is 720th of 1,516 and Sherard Primary School is 728th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).