Belton Church of England Primary School vs Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belton Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
169 students
| Measure | Belton Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #681 of 1,516 | #1104 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8463 of 15,697 | #11940 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 65 | 169 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 169 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 80.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 47% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 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.belton.leics.sch.uk | www.winefrides-rc.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 31.5).
- •Belton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 47%).
- •Belton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire is the larger school with 169 students compared with 65.
- •Belton Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire 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 Belton Church of England Primary School better than Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire?
On the Success Index (England), Belton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 31.5 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 Belton Church of England Primary School and Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belton Church of England Primary School: 65. Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire: 169. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belton Church of England Primary School and Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire rank in East Midlands?
Belton Church of England Primary School is 681st of 1,516 and Saint Winefride's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Shepshed, Leicestershire is 1104th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).