Cobden Primary School & Community Centre vs Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 987 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
Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
| Measure | Cobden Primary School & Community Centre Loughborough, East Midlands | Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1430 of 1,516 | #726 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14950 of 15,697 | #8844 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 400 | 207 |
| Pupils on roll | 400 | 207 |
| Free school meals | 40.6% | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 95.2% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | 58% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| 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 | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cobden.bepschools.org/ | www.stmarys-rc.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.2 vs 12.8).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 45%).
- •Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is the larger school with 400 students compared with 207.
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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough?
On the Success Index (England), Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough ranks higher (46.2 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 Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough?
About 987 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. Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough: 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cobden Primary School & Community Centre and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough rank in East Midlands?
Cobden Primary School & Community Centre is 1430th of 1,516 and Saint Mary's Catholic Primary School, Loughborough is 726th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).