Water Leys Primary School vs Wigston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Water Leys Primary School
Wigston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
402 students
Wigston Academy
Wigston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,286 students
| Measure | Water Leys Primary School Wigston, East Midlands | Wigston Academy Wigston, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #984 of 1,516 | #191 of 329 |
| National rank | #11017 of 15,697 | #2388 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 402 | 1,286 |
| Pupils on roll | 402 | 1,286 |
| Free school meals | 16.2% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95.7% | 82.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 32.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.80 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wigston | Wigston |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.waterleysprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.wigstonacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Wigston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.4 vs 36.2).
- •Wigston Academy is the larger school with 1,286 students compared with 402.
- •Water Leys Primary School is a local authority school while Wigston Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Water Leys Primary School better than Wigston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Wigston Academy ranks higher (41.4 vs 36.2 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 Water Leys Primary School and Wigston Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Wigston and Wigston in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Water Leys Primary School: 402. Wigston Academy: 1,286. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Water Leys Primary School and Wigston Academy rank in East Midlands?
Water Leys Primary School is 984th of 1,516 and Wigston Academy is 191st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).