Hathern Church of England Primary School vs Robert Bakewell Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hathern Church of England Primary School
Loughborough · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
180 students
Robert Bakewell Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
307 students
| Measure | Hathern Church of England Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Robert Bakewell Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #363 of 1,516 | #1468 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #4886 of 15,697 | #15307 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 180 | 307 |
| Pupils on roll | 180 | 307 |
| Free school meals | 22.8% | 34.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.7% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 29% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 0% |
| 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.hathernprimary.org/ | www.robertbakewellprimary.com |
The verdict
- •Hathern Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.8 vs 9.4).
- •Hathern Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 29%).
- •Hathern Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Robert Bakewell Primary School is the larger school with 307 students compared with 180.
- •Hathern Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Robert Bakewell Primary School is a academy 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 Hathern Church of England Primary School better than Robert Bakewell Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hathern Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.8 vs 9.4 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 Hathern Church of England Primary School and Robert Bakewell Primary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hathern Church of England Primary School: 180. Robert Bakewell Primary School: 307. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hathern Church of England Primary School and Robert Bakewell Primary School rank in East Midlands?
Hathern Church of England Primary School is 363rd of 1,516 and Robert Bakewell Primary School is 1468th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).