Cobden Primary School & Community Centre vs Ermine Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 70 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
400 students
Ermine Primary Academy
Lincoln · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
400 students
| Measure | Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Loughborough, East Midlands | Ermine Primary Academy Lincoln, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,516 | #1320 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14950 of 15,697 | #13946 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 400 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 57.7% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 92.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 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 | Loughborough | Lincoln |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cobden.bepschools.org/ | www.ermineprimaryacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Ermine Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (20.2 vs 12.8).
- •Ermine Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (50% vs 45%).
- •Ermine Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
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 Cobden Primary School & Community Centre better than Ermine Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Ermine Primary Academy ranks higher (20.2 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 Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Ermine Primary Academy?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Lincoln in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre: 400. Ermine Primary Academy: 400. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Ermine Primary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is 1430th of 1,516 and Ermine Primary Academy is 1320th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).