Cossington Church of England Primary School vs Ratcliffe College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cossington Church of England Primary School
LEICESTER · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students
Ratcliffe College
Ratcliffe on the Wreake · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
923 students
| Measure | Cossington Church of England Primary School LEICESTER, East Midlands | Ratcliffe College Ratcliffe on the Wreake, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #301 of 1,516 | #46 of 329 |
| National rank | #4205 of 15,697 | #618 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 99 | 923 |
| Pupils on roll | 99 | 923 |
| Free school meals | 10.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 88% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 50.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 68.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.3 |
| town | LEICESTER | Ratcliffe on the Wreake |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.cossingtonschool.org | www.ratcliffecollege.com |
The verdict
- •Ratcliffe College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 68.3).
- •Ratcliffe College is the larger school with 923 students compared with 99.
- •Cossington Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Ratcliffe College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cossington Church of England Primary School better than Ratcliffe College?
On the Success Index (England), Ratcliffe College ranks higher (80.0 vs 68.3 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 Cossington Church of England Primary School and Ratcliffe College?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between LEICESTER and Ratcliffe on the Wreake in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cossington Church of England Primary School: 99. Ratcliffe College: 923. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cossington Church of England Primary School and Ratcliffe College rank in East Midlands?
Cossington Church of England Primary School is 301st of 1,516 and Ratcliffe College is 46th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).