Charnwood College vs De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 227 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charnwood College
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
664 students
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,376 students
| Measure | Charnwood College Loughborough, East Midlands | De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #188 of 329 | #40 of 329 |
| National rank | #2338 of 4,090 | #555 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 664 | 1,376 |
| Pupils on roll | 664 | 1,376 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 16.4% |
| Capacity filled | 46% | 105.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 55.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33.7% | 60% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.1% | 76.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.02 | 5.05 |
| A level points per entry | 29.5 | 37.4 |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.charnwoodcollege.org/ | www.delisle.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 42.3).
- •De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 664.
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 Charnwood College better than De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
On the Success Index (England), De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire ranks higher (81.5 vs 42.3 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 Charnwood College and De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire?
About 227 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charnwood College: 664. De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire: 1,376. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charnwood College and De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire rank in East Midlands?
Charnwood College is 188th of 329 and De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is 40th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).