Booth Wood Academy vs Newcroft Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booth Wood Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
210 students
Newcroft Primary Academy
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
442 students
| Measure | Booth Wood Academy Loughborough, East Midlands | Newcroft Primary Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 85 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #309 of 1,516 | #93 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4336 of 15,697 | #1425 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 210 | 442 |
| Pupils on roll | 210 | 442 |
| Free school meals | 14.3% | 12.4% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 88% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 12% |
| 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 | boothwoodacademy.co.uk | www.newcroftprimaryacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Newcroft Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.0 vs 67.6).
- •Newcroft Primary Academy is the larger school with 442 students compared with 210.
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 Booth Wood Academy better than Newcroft Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Newcroft Primary Academy ranks higher (85.0 vs 67.6 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 Booth Wood Academy and Newcroft Primary Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Booth Wood Academy: 210. Newcroft Primary Academy: 442. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Booth Wood Academy and Newcroft Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Booth Wood Academy is 309th of 1,516 and Newcroft Primary Academy is 93rd of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).