Cobden Primary School & Community Centre vs Loughborough Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 703 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
Loughborough Grammar School
Loughborough · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
783 students
| Measure | Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Loughborough, East Midlands | Loughborough Grammar School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,516 | #132 of 329 |
| National rank | #14950 of 15,697 | #1613 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 400 | 783 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 783 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 70.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.4 |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cobden.bepschools.org/ | lborogrammar.org/ |
The verdict
- •Loughborough Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.4 vs 12.8).
- •Loughborough Grammar School is the larger school with 783 students compared with 400.
- •Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is a academy school while Loughborough Grammar School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is co-educational and Loughborough Grammar School is boys.
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 Loughborough Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Loughborough Grammar School ranks higher (57.4 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 Loughborough Grammar School?
About 703 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. Loughborough Grammar School: 783. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Loughborough Grammar School rank in East Midlands?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is 1430th of 1,516 and Loughborough Grammar School is 132nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).