The Merton Primary School vs Wreake Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Merton Primary School
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
413 students
Wreake Valley Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,148 students
| Measure | The Merton Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Wreake Valley Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 37 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #970 of 1,516 | #203 of 329 |
| National rank | #10912 of 15,697 | #2633 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 413 | 1,148 |
| Pupils on roll | 413 | 1,148 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 20.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.3% | 77.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.12 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.5 |
| town | Leicester | Leicester |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.merton.bepschools.org | www.wreake.bepschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (36.6 vs 36.5).
- •Wreake Valley Academy is the larger school with 1,148 students compared with 413.
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 The Merton Primary School better than Wreake Valley 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 The Merton Primary School and Wreake Valley Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Merton Primary School: 413. Wreake Valley Academy: 1,148. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Merton Primary School and Wreake Valley Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Merton Primary School is 970th of 1,516 and Wreake Valley Academy is 203rd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).