John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College vs Limehurst Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 107 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College
Alford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
650 students
Limehurst Academy
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
| Measure | John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College Alford, East Midlands | Limehurst Academy Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #311 of 329 | #137 of 329 |
| National rank | #3845 of 4,090 | #1640 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 650 | 656 |
| Pupils on roll | 650 | 656 |
| Free school meals | 55.3% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 104% | 109.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.2 | 48.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 19.6% | 53.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 48.2% | 68.2% |
| EBacc average points | 2.95 | 4.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Alford | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.jstc.org.uk | www.limehurst.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 13.8).
- •Limehurst Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 650.
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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College better than Limehurst Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Limehurst Academy ranks higher (56.6 vs 13.8 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 John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College and Limehurst Academy?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Alford and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College: 650. Limehurst Academy: 656. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College and Limehurst Academy rank in East Midlands?
John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College is 311th of 329 and Limehurst Academy is 137th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).