Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy vs Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.2 km 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
Thurlaston Church of England Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
78 students
| Measure | Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy Earl Shilton, East Midlands | Thurlaston Church of England Primary School Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #601 of 1,516 | #674 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7557 of 15,697 | #8397 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 196 | 78 |
| Pupils on roll | 196 | 78 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 3.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 76.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 64% |
| 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.thurlaston.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (52.0 vs 48.2).
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 64%).
- •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 78.
- •Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Thurlaston Church of England 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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy better than Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (52.0 vs 48.2 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 Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy and Thurlaston Church of England Primary School?
About 3.2 km 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. Thurlaston Church of England Primary School: 78. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy and Thurlaston Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Saint Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy is 601st of 1,516 and Thurlaston Church of England Primary School is 674th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).