Lift Beacon vs Loughborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 656 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Beacon
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
Loughborough High School
Loughborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
564 students
| Measure | Lift Beacon Loughborough, East Midlands | Loughborough High School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #437 of 1,516 | #281 of 329 |
| National rank | #5746 of 15,697 | #3431 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 379 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.8 |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.thebeaconacademy.org | lborohigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Lift Beacon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 21.4).
- •Loughborough High School is the larger school with 564 students compared with 379.
- •Lift Beacon is a academy school while Loughborough High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Lift Beacon is co-educational and Loughborough High School is girls.
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 Lift Beacon better than Loughborough High School?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Beacon ranks higher (60.5 vs 21.4 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 Lift Beacon and Loughborough High School?
About 656 m in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Beacon: 379. Loughborough High School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Beacon and Loughborough High School rank in East Midlands?
Lift Beacon is 437th of 1,516 and Loughborough High School is 281st of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).