De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire vs Thorpe Acre Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 118 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,376 students
Thorpe Acre Infant School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
123 students
| Measure | De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Loughborough, East Midlands | Thorpe Acre Infant School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 329 | #991 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #555 of 4,090 | #11053 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,376 | 123 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,376 | 123 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 27.6% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | – |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.delisle.leics.sch.uk/ | www.tais.leics.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 36.0).
- •De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is the larger school with 1,376 students compared with 123.
- •De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is a academy school while Thorpe Acre Infant School is a local authority 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 De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire better than Thorpe Acre Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire ranks higher (81.5 vs 36.0 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 De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire and Thorpe Acre Infant School?
About 118 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire: 1,376. Thorpe Acre Infant School: 123. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire and Thorpe Acre Infant School rank in East Midlands?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is 40th of 329 and Thorpe Acre Infant School is 991st of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).