Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School vs Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 4.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
213 students
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
| Measure | Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #447 of 1,516 | #1430 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #5874 of 15,697 | #14950 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 213 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 40.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 95.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.burton-on-the-wolds-school.org/ | www.cobden.bepschools.org/ |
The verdict
- •Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.8 vs 12.8).
- •Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 45%).
- •Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is the larger school with 400 students compared with 213.
- •Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is a local authority school while Cobden Primary School & Community Centre 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School better than Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?
On the Success Index (England), Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School ranks higher (59.8 vs 12.8 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School and Cobden Primary School & Community Centre?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School: 213. Cobden Primary School & Community Centre: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School and Cobden Primary School & Community Centre rank in East Midlands?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is 447th of 1,516 and Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is 1430th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).