Thurnby Mead Primary Academy vs Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 706 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy
Leicester · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Thurnby Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands | Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy Leicester, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1130 of 1,516 | #360 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #12193 of 15,697 | #4860 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 248 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 28% | 34.9% |
| Capacity filled | 118.1% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 14% |
| 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.thurnby-tmet.uk | www.willowbrook-tmet.uk |
The verdict
- •Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.0 vs 30.1).
- •Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 43%).
- •Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 9%).
- •Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy is the larger school with 436 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 Thurnby Mead Primary Academy better than Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy ranks higher (65.0 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 Thurnby Mead Primary Academy and Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy?
About 706 m in a straight line, between Leicester and Leicester in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy: 248. Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Thurnby Mead Primary Academy and Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Thurnby Mead Primary Academy is 1130th of 1,516 and Willowbrook Mead Primary Academy is 360th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).