Humphrey Perkins School vs Lift Beacon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 3.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Humphrey Perkins School
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
863 students
Lift Beacon
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
| Measure | Humphrey Perkins School Loughborough, East Midlands | Lift Beacon Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #82 of 329 | #437 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1007 of 4,090 | #5746 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 863 | 379 |
| Pupils on roll | 863 | 379 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 43.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78% | 99.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.65 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.humphreyperkins.org.uk | www.thebeaconacademy.org |
The verdict
- •Humphrey Perkins School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 60.5).
- •Humphrey Perkins School is the larger school with 863 students compared with 379.
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 Humphrey Perkins School better than Lift Beacon?
On the Success Index (England), Humphrey Perkins School ranks higher (70.2 vs 60.5 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 Humphrey Perkins School and Lift Beacon?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Humphrey Perkins School: 863. Lift Beacon: 379. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Humphrey Perkins School and Lift Beacon rank in East Midlands?
Humphrey Perkins School is 82nd of 329 and Lift Beacon is 437th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).