St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy vs Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km 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
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 77 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #53 of 329 | #1130 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #715 of 4,090 | #12193 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,167 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,167 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 19% | 28% |
| Capacity filled | 102.2% | 118.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 43% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.5 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 57.4% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.63 | – |
| A level points per entry | 35.7 | – |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk/ | www.thurnby-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.2 vs 30.1).
- •St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,167 students compared with 248.
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 Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy ranks higher (77.2 vs 30.1 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 Thurnby Mead Primary Academy?
About 1.1 km 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. Thurnby Mead Primary Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
St Paul's Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 53rd of 329 and Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is 1130th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).