De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire vs University Academy Holbeach
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 84 km 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
University Academy Holbeach
Spalding · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
| Measure | De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire Loughborough, East Midlands | University Academy Holbeach Spalding, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #40 of 329 | #260 of 329 |
| National rank | #555 of 4,090 | #3191 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,376 | 1,378 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,376 | 1,378 |
| Free school meals | 16.4% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 105.2% | 98.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 55.1 | 39.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 60% | 28.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.4% | 52.2% |
| EBacc average points | 5.05 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | 37.4 | 24.8 |
| town | Loughborough | Spalding |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.delisle.leics.sch.uk/ | www.universityacademyholbeach.org/ |
The verdict
- •De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 25.0).
- •University Academy Holbeach is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 1,376.
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 University Academy Holbeach?
On the Success Index (England), De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire ranks higher (81.5 vs 25.0 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 University Academy Holbeach?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Spalding in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire: 1,376. University Academy Holbeach: 1,378. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire and University Academy Holbeach rank in East Midlands?
De Lisle College Loughborough Leicestershire is 40th of 329 and University Academy Holbeach is 260th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).