Lift Beacon vs Rawlins
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 2.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Beacon
Loughborough · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
379 students
Rawlins
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,455 students
| Measure | Lift Beacon Loughborough, East Midlands | Rawlins Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #437 of 1,516 | #124 of 329 |
| National rank | #5746 of 15,697 | #1550 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 379 | 1,455 |
| Pupils on roll | 379 | 1,455 |
| Free school meals | 43.2% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 95.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 37.7 |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.thebeaconacademy.org | www.rawlins.embracemat.org |
The verdict
- •Lift Beacon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.5 vs 58.8).
- •Rawlins is the larger school with 1,455 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 Lift Beacon better than Rawlins?
On the Success Index (England), Lift Beacon ranks higher (60.5 vs 58.8 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 Lift Beacon and Rawlins?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Beacon: 379. Rawlins: 1,455. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Beacon and Rawlins rank in East Midlands?
Lift Beacon is 437th of 1,516 and Rawlins is 124th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).