Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School vs Humphrey Perkins School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 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
Humphrey Perkins School
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
| Measure | Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Humphrey Perkins School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #447 of 1,516 | #82 of 329 |
| National rank | #5874 of 15,697 | #1007 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 213 | 863 |
| Pupils on roll | 213 | 863 |
| Free school meals | 6.1% | 18.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.4% | 78% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 73.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.65 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.burton-on-the-wolds-school.org/ | www.humphreyperkins.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Humphrey Perkins School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 59.8).
- •Humphrey Perkins School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 213.
- •Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is a local authority school while Humphrey Perkins 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 Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School better than Humphrey Perkins School?
On the Success Index (England), Humphrey Perkins School ranks higher (70.2 vs 59.8 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 Humphrey Perkins School?
About 3.3 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. Humphrey Perkins School: 863. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School and Humphrey Perkins School rank in East Midlands?
Burton-on-the-Wolds Primary School is 447th of 1,516 and Humphrey Perkins School is 82nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).