St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy vs The City of Leicester College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 628 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,167 students
The City of Leicester College
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,499 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | The City of Leicester College Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 329 | #129 of 329 |
| National rank | #715 of 4,090 | #1594 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,167 | 1,499 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 1,499 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 36.5% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 92.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.5 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | 52.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.6% | 73.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.63 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | 34.0 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.cityleicester.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 57.8).
- •The City of Leicester College is the larger school with 1,499 students compared with 1,167.
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 Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy better than The City of Leicester College?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 57.8 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 St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and The City of Leicester College?
About 628 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 1,167. The City of Leicester College: 1,499. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and The City of Leicester College rank in East Midlands?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 53rd of 329 and The City of Leicester College is 129th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).