Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School vs Highgate Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
571 students
Highgate Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
| Measure | Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Highgate Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #911 of 1,516 | #1207 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #10334 of 15,697 | #12816 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 571 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 571 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 12.6% | 34.7% |
| Capacity filled | 136% | 70% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| 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 | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.hall-orchard.leics.sch.uk | www.highgate.bepschools.org |
The verdict
- •Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (39.1 vs 27.0).
- •Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 47%).
- •Highgate Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 219.
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 Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School better than Highgate Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School ranks higher (39.1 vs 27.0 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 Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School and Highgate Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School: 571. Highgate Primary School: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School and Highgate Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Barrow Hall Orchard Church of England Primary School is 911th of 1,516 and Highgate Primary School is 1207th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).