Belton Church of England Primary School vs Thringstone 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.
Belton Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
65 students
Thringstone Primary School
Coalville · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
175 students
| Measure | Belton Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Thringstone Primary School Coalville, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #681 of 1,516 | #1414 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #8463 of 15,697 | #14784 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 65 | 175 |
| Pupils on roll | 65 | 175 |
| Free school meals | 10.8% | 30.3% |
| Capacity filled | 61.9% | 83.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 55% | 42% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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 | Coalville |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.belton.leics.sch.uk | www.thringstone.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Belton Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 14.3).
- •Belton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (55% vs 42%).
- •Belton Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Thringstone Primary School is the larger school with 175 students compared with 65.
- •Belton Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Thringstone Primary School 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 Thringstone Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Belton Church of England Primary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 14.3 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 Thringstone Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Coalville in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Belton Church of England Primary School: 65. Thringstone Primary School: 175. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Belton Church of England Primary School and Thringstone Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Belton Church of England Primary School is 681st of 1,516 and Thringstone Primary School is 1414th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).