Limehurst Academy vs Loughborough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Limehurst Academy
Loughborough · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
656 students
Loughborough High School
Loughborough · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
564 students
| Measure | Limehurst Academy Loughborough, East Midlands | Loughborough High School Loughborough, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #137 of 329 | #281 of 329 |
| National rank | #1640 of 4,090 | #3431 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 656 | 564 |
| Pupils on roll | 656 | 564 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | – |
| Capacity filled | 109.3% | 92.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 17.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.5% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.2% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 4.61 | 0.75 |
| A level points per entry | – | 47.8 |
| town | Loughborough | Loughborough |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.limehurst.org.uk | lborohigh.org/ |
The verdict
- •Limehurst Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.6 vs 21.4).
- •Limehurst Academy is the larger school with 656 students compared with 564.
- •Limehurst Academy is a academy school while Loughborough High School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Limehurst Academy 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 Limehurst Academy better than Loughborough High School?
On the Success Index (England), Limehurst Academy ranks higher (56.6 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 Limehurst Academy and Loughborough High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Loughborough and Loughborough in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Limehurst Academy: 656. Loughborough High School: 564. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Limehurst Academy and Loughborough High School rank in East Midlands?
Limehurst Academy is 137th of 329 and Loughborough High School is 281st of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).