Cobden Primary School & Community Centre vs Limehurst Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 657 m 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
Limehurst Academy
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Loughborough, East Midlands | Limehurst Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,516 | #137 of 329 |
| National rank | #14950 of 15,697 | #1640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 400 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cobden.bepschools.org/ | www.limehurst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 12.8).
- •Limehurst Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 400.
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 Limehurst Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Limehurst Academy ranks higher (56.6 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 Limehurst Academy?
About 657 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre: 400. Limehurst Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Limehurst Academy rank in East Midlands?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is 1430th of 1,516 and Limehurst Academy is 137th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).