Highgate Primary School vs Ratcliffe College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highgate Primary School
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
219 students
Ratcliffe College
Ratcliffe on the Wreake · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
923 students
| Measure | Highgate Primary School Loughborough, East Midlands | Ratcliffe College Ratcliffe on the Wreake, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1207 of 1,516 | #46 of 329 |
| National rank | #12816 of 15,697 | #618 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–18 |
| Students | 219 | 923 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 923 |
| Free school meals | 34.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 70% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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 | Loughborough | Ratcliffe on the Wreake |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.highgate.bepschools.org | www.ratcliffecollege.com |
The verdict
- •Ratcliffe College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.0 vs 27.0).
- •Ratcliffe College is the larger school with 923 students compared with 219.
- •Highgate Primary School is a academy 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 Highgate Primary School better than Ratcliffe College?
On the Success Index (England), Ratcliffe College ranks higher (80.0 vs 27.0 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 Highgate Primary School and Ratcliffe College?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Ratcliffe on the Wreake in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highgate Primary School: 219. Ratcliffe College: 923. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highgate Primary School and Ratcliffe College rank in East Midlands?
Highgate Primary School is 1207th of 1,516 and Ratcliffe College is 46th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).