Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy vs St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 480 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy
Earl Shilton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
196 students
St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
| Measure | Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Earl Shilton, East Midlands | St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #601 of 1,516 | #1473 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7557 of 15,697 | #15373 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 140 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 140 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 37.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 66.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 30% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 0% |
| 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 | Earl Shilton | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.stpetersprimary.org | www.stsimonandstjude.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 8.7).
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 30%).
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 196 students compared with 140.
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 Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy better than St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 8.7 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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School?
About 480 m in a straight line, between Earl Shilton and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy: 196. St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School: 140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy and St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is 601st of 1,516 and St Simon and St Jude CofE Primary School is 1473rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).