Brailsford CofE Primary School vs Loughborough Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brailsford CofE Primary School
Ashbourne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
150 students
Loughborough Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
| Measure | Brailsford CofE Primary School Ashbourne, East Midlands | Loughborough Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #603 of 1,516 | #448 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #7569 of 15,697 | #5881 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 150 | 150 |
| Pupils on roll | 150 | 150 |
| Free school meals | 11.7% | 20% |
| Capacity filled | 125% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| 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 | Ashbourne | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.brailsford.derbyshire.sch.uk/ | www.loughborough-primary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Loughborough Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 51.9).
- •Loughborough Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 63%).
- •Brailsford CofE Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
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 Brailsford CofE Primary School better than Loughborough Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Loughborough Church of England Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 51.9 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 Brailsford CofE Primary School and Loughborough Church of England Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Ashbourne and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Brailsford CofE Primary School: 150. Loughborough Church of England Primary School: 150. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Brailsford CofE Primary School and Loughborough Church of England Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Brailsford CofE Primary School is 603rd of 1,516 and Loughborough Church of England Primary School is 448th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).