St Joseph's Catholic Academy vs Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 869 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
213 students
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | St Joseph's Catholic Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1138 of 1,516 | #1130 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12253 of 15,697 | #12193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 213 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 22.6% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 69.4% | 118.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 9% |
| 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 | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-josephs.leicester.sch.uk | www.thurnby-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.8 vs 30.1).
- •St Joseph's Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 43%).
- •Thurnby Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 3%).
- •Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 248 students compared with 213.
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 St Joseph's Catholic Academy better than Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
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 St Joseph's Catholic Academy and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
About 869 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy: 213. Thurnby Mead Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Joseph's Catholic Academy and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Joseph's Catholic Academy is 1138th of 1,516 and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is 1130th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).