Costock CofE Primary School vs Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Costock CofE Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
411 students
| Measure | Costock CofE Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1326 of 1,516 | #735 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #14031 of 15,697 | #8913 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 95 | 411 |
| Pupils on roll | 95 | 411 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 21.8% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 36% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 6% |
| 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.costock.notts.sch.uk | www.lanternlane.notts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.8 vs 19.7).
- •Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 36%).
- •Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 0%).
- •Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 95.
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 Costock CofE Primary School better than Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School ranks higher (45.8 vs 19.7 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 Costock CofE Primary School and Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Costock CofE Primary School: 95. Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School: 411. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Costock CofE Primary School and Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School rank in East Midlands?
Costock CofE Primary School is 1326th of 1,516 and Lantern Lane Primary and Nursery School is 735th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).